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Lisa Jane Gillespie (Author)Lisa Jane Gillespie studied science for many years before writing and editing all sorts of children's books - not just about science! Lisa is Irish but now lives in London.
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How do trees use their leaves to make food? Why do they grow flowers and fruit? Which animals live inside a tree trunk and build nests in its branches? How can we help to protect trees? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.
Chapters in this book include:
- A leafy world
- Standing tall
- Growing strong
- Food factories
- Types of trees
- Changing seasons
- Fancy flowers
- Tasty treats
- Hanging on
- Tree houses
- Tough trees
- Crawling with life
- Trees in trouble
- Protecting trees
Chapters in this book include:
- A leafy world
- Standing tall
- Growing strong
- Food factories
- Types of trees
- Changing seasons
- Fancy flowers
- Tasty treats
- Hanging on
- Tree houses
- Tough trees
- Crawling with life
- Trees in trouble
- Protecting trees
Product details
Biographical note
Lisa Jane Gillespie (Author)Lisa Jane Gillespie studied science for many years before writing and editing all sorts of children's books - not just about science! Lisa is Irish but now lives in London.