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WINNER OF THE AAAS/SUBARU PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE BOOKS

BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES

This interactive book for kids aged 8-10 introduces the wonderful science of the forest through outdoor activities, quizzes, fun facts, photographs, and more!

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2 authors picked Can You Hear the Trees Talking? Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a young readers’ version of Peter Wollebhen’s book The Hidden Life of Trees and it’s packed full of pictures and short blocks of text that are quick and easy to read. It’s non-fiction and yes… there is still much about trees and how they interrelate with one another that we don’t yet fully understand and not everyone agrees on the science, but fostering curiosity to learn more is just what we need to do. Also, The Hidden Life of Trees was a source of deep inspiration for me when writing my book and I absolutely loved it. This…

Trees are part of the fabric of our lives. We depend on them for oxygen, shade, and lumber. Animals call them home. Yet, we often wander by trees without really seeing them. In this young readers’ edition of Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, children discover how trees drink and breathe, how they talk, what they’re afraid of, how they clean our water, and so much more. You and your kids will never look at trees the same again.

Perfect for kids ages 8-10.

From Patricia's list on nature to WOW! kids and teens.

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