Just One Oak

Written by Maria Gianferrari · Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

Discover the hidden world within an oak tree and its vital role in nature's web.

4.4 Goodreads · 86 ratings

42 pages· ~920L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the fascinating ecosystem of an oak tree, where every leaf and root supports a bustling community. From providing shelter to insects and birds to offering acorns as a superfood for bears and squirrels, this tree is a lifeline for many creatures. Explore how owls, deer, and foxes thrive in the rich environment it creates. Uncover the secrets of how a single oak tree nurtures its entire habitat, ensuring the survival and prosperity of its diverse neighbors. What mysteries lie beneath its bark and branches?

From the publisher

Three starred reviews! Explore an oak tree, from its leafy crown to its roots underground, and learn all the amazing ways it supports the animals, plants, and habitat where it lives in this “satisfyingly comprehensive and appreciative” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) nonfiction picture book companion to the award-winning Fungi Grow. An oak tree is so much more than meets the eye. From tiny fungi to mighty mammals, this amazing tree contains a whole world. For insects and birds, the oak’s leaves, branches, and bark are a home. For bears and squirrels, the thousands of acorns the oak produces are a nutritious superfood. Owls, deer, foxes, and many more creatures are drawn to the rich and healthy environment an oak creates. Because of a single oak tree, its many neighbors flourish.

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