Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They dont have noses. And so beginsa conversation between the author and her daughter that leads to a remarkablediscovery ... » 

Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They dont have noses. And so beginsa conversation between the author and her daughter that leads to a remarkablediscovery Trees are like children in so many ways They may look verydifferent from people but trees have roots that hold them to the ground likefeet and leaves that blow in the wind like hair. Their bark even comes indifferent colors just like our skin. From this poetic comparison of plants andhumans readers will learn how trees live and grow and how they get theirfood. They will learn about the baobab trees of Africa the banyan trees ofIndia and the bristlecone pines of California. They will see through StaceySchuetts exquisite art that trees come in all shapes and sizesjust likepeopleand provide a home to many different animals. But most of all theywill look at trees with greater respect and a bit of awe after realizing thattrees are alive too. «