Log Life

Written and illustrated by Amy Hevron

Book #1 in the Tiny Habitats series

Explore the hidden world of nurse logs, where fallen trees nurture life anew.

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48 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

When a mighty fir tree falls, it transforms into a nurse log, a vital ecosystem teeming with life. Discover how this fallen giant supports rare plants, creatures, and fungi, offering shelter and nutrients. Dive into this captivating world where decay fosters new beginnings, and every small habitat plays a crucial role in nature's cycle. What secrets do these logs hold, and how do they sustain the forest's future? Uncover the wonders of nature's resilience in this beautifully illustrated journey.

From the publisher

A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2024 A Junior Library Guild Selection Discover the tiny, fascinating world of nurse logs in this first book in an illuminating picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature. Once there stood a giant fir tree that stretched to the sun. One stormy day, a great gust came. The tree creaked, and cracked, and collapsed! And the tree’s new life as a nurse log began… When old trees fall to the forest floor, they can take centuries to decompose, becoming home to all sorts of organisms along the way. These nurse logs are unique ecosystems that support hundreds of rare and important plants, creatures, and fungi. They provide nutrients for tree seedlings, hideaways for animals, shelters in the winter, and protection from the elements. With snappy text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious readers to step into a tiny ecosystem that’s truly like no other.

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