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Birches Level: K Author: Robert Frost ISBN: 0805-0131-64 Illustrated by: Ed Young Publisher: H. Holt, 1988 Description: An illustrated version of the well-known poem about birch trees and the pleasures of climbing them.

Children of the Earth...Remember Level: K-5 Author: Schim Schimmel ISBN: 1-559-71640-1 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Northword Press, 1997 Description: Illustrates the interrelationships of animals and people in protecting the natural world. Dramatic, original paintings convey the author’s love of the environment.

Come on, Rain! Level: K-2 Author: Karen Hesse ISBN: 0-590-33125-6 Illustrated by: Jon J. Muth Publisher: Scholastic, 1999 Description: A young girl eagerly awaits the rain to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat. The lyrical prose captures the joy and drama of the sudden rainstorm that interrupts the hot day.

Fall Is Here! I Love It! Level: K-2 Author: Elaine W. Good ISBN: 1-561-48142-4 Illustrated by: Susie Shenk Wenger Publisher: Good Books, 1994 Description: This book captures the essence of fall as it comes to the family farm. A young child enjoys its sights, colors, tastes, and smells. Vibrant watercolors show the observable characteristics of the season.

Gilberto and the Wind Level: K-2 Author: Maria Hall Ets ISBN: 0-140-50276-9 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1978 Description: A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out. The brown-tinted illustrations show the wind’s action illuminated in white.

Grandmother Winter Level: K-2 Author: Phyllis Root ISBN: 0-618-49485-5 Illustrated by: Beth Krommes Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, 1999 Description: Winter is portrayed as an old woman who gathers goose feathers and then makes a quilt with them. When she shakes the quilt in winter, snow falls. We see what children and animals do when the winter weather sets in.

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale Of The Amazon Rain Forest Level: K-5 Author: Lynne Cherry ISBN: 0-152-02614-2 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Harcourt Brace, 2000 Description: A man who comes to chop down a tree takes a rest. As he sleeps, the animals that live in the tree plead with him not to destroy their world. Like the rain forest, the story and illustrations are dramatic, vibrant and wondrous.

Hello Ocean Level: K-2 Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan ISBN: 0-881-06988-4 Illustrated by: Mark Astrella Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2001 Description: A little girl discovers the plants, animals, and other treasures of the ocean, using her five senses. Combines scientific fact, poetry, and artwork.

It’s Snowing! It’s Snowing! Level: K-5 Author: Jack Prelutsky ISBN: 0-688-01513-1 Illustrated by: Jeanne Titherington Publisher: William Morrow and Co., 1984 Description: Poetry. This collection of 17 poems highlights the seasonal changes that winter brings. The poems contain strong meter and rhyme and cover cold-weather activities, changes in the environment, snowflakes, and snowmen.

Leaf Man Level: Pre-K-3 Author: Lois Ehlert ISBN: 0152053042 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Harcourt Inc, 2005 Description: Pages die-cut into the shape of leaves. A man made of leaves blows away, traveling wherever the wind may take him. A fun activity to do with this book is to have students create their own leaf man.

Mighty Tree Level: K-2 Author: Dick Gackenbach ISBN: 0-152-01013-0 Illustrated by: Picture Book Publisher: Harcourt, 1996 Description: Three seeds grow into three beautiful trees, all the same kind. One tree is cut and used for many useful things, the second becomes a Christmas tree, and the third still stands in the woods, where it is home and shelter for living things.

Mud Level: K-2 Author: Mary Lyn Ray ISBN: 0-152-02461-1 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Voyager Books, 2001 Description: This is a lyrical celebration of “gooey, gloppy, mucky, magnificent” mud. Vibrant illustrations show the joy of a child playing in the mud while observing that spring is coming.

Night Tree Level: K-2 Author: Eve Bunting ISBN: 0-152-00121-2 Illustrated by: Ted Rand Publisher: Harcourt Brace, 1991 Description: Leaving a comfortable home on Christmas Eve, a family makes an annual pilgrimage to the woods to decorate an evergreen tree with popcorn and fruit for the forest animals. Addresses the needs and adaptations of plants and animals, including habitats, external features, and the interdependence of plants and animals.

Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems Level: K-5 Author: Kristine O’Connell George ISBN: 0-395-87611-7 Illustrated by: Kate Kiesler Publisher: Clarion Books, 1998 Description: Poetry. Original tree poems full of imagery and description are complemented by rich, warm oil paintings. Focuses on poetry, including free verse, rhyme, and haiku.

Our Big Home: An Earth Poem Level: K-5 Author: Linda Glaser, Elisa Kleven ISBN: 0-761-31650-7 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Lerner, 2000 Description: Poetry. Colorful illustrations and poetic text describe the soil, air, water, sky, sun, and more that are shared by all the creatures on this big Earth home.

Our Very Own Tree Level: K-3 Author: Lawrence F. Lowery ISBN: 0-030-81188-0 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Delta Education, 1995 Description: Two young friends describe their study of trees over time in this big book. In Spanish and English.

The Puddle Level: K-2 Author: David McPhail ISBN: 0-374-46030-2 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2000 Description: A boy finds the biggest puddle to sail his toy boat on a rainy day. A frog jumps in his boat and sails away. Then he is visited by a turtle, helped by an alligator, and splashed by a pig. When the sun comes out, he realizes he will have to sail his boat in the bathtub. The watercolor illustrations are soft and misty to reflect the feeling of rain.

Rain Level: K-2 Author: Manya Stojic ISBN: 0-517-80085-3 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Crown Publishing, 2000 Description: The animals of the African savanna use their senses to predict the coming of the rain in this cumulative tale. The story develops a sense of what life is like in this environment and the effect the rain has on the hot, dry landscape.

The Rain Came Down Level: K-2 Author: David Shannon ISBN: 0-439-05021-9 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Blue Sky Press, 2000 Description: An unexpected rainstorm causes neighbors to squabble and animals to squawk, bark, and meow. When the sun comes out, the air is sweet, a rainbow appears, and calm is restored. A great read-aloud choice when introducing weather.

Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf Level: K-2 Author: Lois Ehlert ISBN: 0-152-66197-2 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Harcourt, 1991 Description: A large-print picture book about a boy who plants a tree. Illustrated with photographs of paper cutouts and real objects.

The Seasons Of Arnold's Apple Tree Level: K-2 Author: Gail Gibbons ISBN: 0-152-71245-3 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 1991 Description: As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Sky, Sea, the Jetty, and Me Level: K-2 Author: Leonard E. Fisher ISBN: 0-761-45082-3 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Marshall Cavendish, 2001 Description: A young boy describes how a storm sweeps over the ocean jetty where he likes to spend time. As a sudden, violent summer storm arrives accompanied by thunder and lightning, he takes refuge in his beachside home.

Sleepy Bear Level: K-2 Author: Lydia Dabcovich ISBN: 0-140-54785-1 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1984 Description: Sleepy Bear prepares for hibernation in the fall, sleeps through the winter, awakens in the spring, and chases bees in the summer. Simple and concise text accompanied by big, bold double-page artwork follows the bear through the seasons.

Snow Level: K-2 Author: Uri Shulevitz ISBN: 0-374-46862-1 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004 Description: The simple joy and magical transformation of a first snowfall is witnessed by one small boy in a European village. This read-aloud book can introduce weather or winter units.

Someday A Tree Level: K-3 Author: Eve Bunting ISBN: 0-395-76478-5 Illustrated by: Rona Himler Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co, 1996 Description: Emotionally evocative watercolors and text tell the story of the importance of one tree to a family and their neighbors. The tree is dying, apparently from chemicals that were dumped on its roots. The neighbors all pitch in to save it, but it is the child who, alone, plants seeds of hope for a renewed life.

Spring Thaw Level: K-2 Author: Steven Schnur ISBN: 0-670-87961-4 Illustrated by: Stacey Schuett Publisher: Viking Press, 2000 Description: The spring’s gradual arrival on a farm brings a variety of activities and changes, including the gathering of maple syrup, the development of young lambs, and the return of migratory birds.

Summer: An Alphabet Acrostic Level: K-5 Author: Steven Schnur ISBN: 0-618-02372-0 Illustrated by: Leslie Evans Publisher: Clarion Books, 2001 Description: Poetry. This acrostic poetry collection alphabetically describes animals and activities of the summer season. Each poem is accompanied by a linoleum-block illustration incorporating rich colors and bold lines. Clever wordplay provides an excellent model for student writing and art.

What Makes a Rainbow? Level: K-2 Author: Betty Ann Schwartz ISBN: 1-581-17076-9 Illustrated by: Dona Turner Publisher: Piggy Toes Press, 2000 Description: The animals describe the colors of the rainbow, which appear on the pages in this book. The weather is also mentioned throughout the story.

Where The River Begins Level: K-5 Author: Thomas Locker ISBN: 0-140-54595-6 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Puffin Books, 1993 Description: Two brothers and their grandfather go on a camping trip to locate the source of the river that flows by their home. The text is richly illustrated with paintings that evoke detail and reflect the changing landscape and weather.

Window Level: K-2 Author: Jeannie Baker ISBN: 0-688-08918-6 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 1991 Description: The environment changes as a boy looks out of his bedroom window at 2-year intervals. This wordless book shows in collages what we are doing to our world. The author is well known for her advocacy of environmental conservation.

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National Audubon Society First Field Guide: Trees Level: K Author: Brian Cassie ISBN: 590054724 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Scholastic, 1999 Description: A valuable first reference on the world of trees (including what is a tree) and useful field guides to the trees that budding naturalists are likely to see across North America.

Familiar Trees Of North America: The Eastern Or Western Region Level: --- Author: Jerry N. Franklin ISBN: 0-394-74851-4 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987 Description: Photographs provide close-ups of leaves and needles of many of the common trees of North America.

All About Trees Level: --- Author: Jan Johnsen, John C. Fech ISBN: 0-897-21422-6 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Meredith Books, 1999 Description: Found at many retail nurseries, this book provides guidance in selecting, buying, and growing all types of trees.

Tree Finder: A Manual For The Identification Of Trees By Their Leaves Level: --- Author: May T. Watts ISBN: 0-912-55001-5 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Nature Study Guild, 1998 Description: Takes you through a step-by-step process to identify trees by looking at their leaves and needles.

Trees: Urban Forestry For Children Level: K Author: --- ISBN: --- Illustrated by: --- Publisher: University of California Cooperative Extension, 1984 Description: Provides background information and activities to introduce children to trees. NOTE: Consult the tree and/or landscape officials in your city, county, and state for more information on trees.

Hands-on Nature: Information And Activities For Exploring The Environment With Children Level: --- Author: Jenepher Lingelbach, Lisa Purcell ISBN: 1-584-65078-8 Illustrated by: Susan Sawyer Publisher: Vermont Historical Society, 2000 Description: Contains an ample array of information about trees and activities to do with students.

Tree Level: --- Author: David Burnie, Kim Taylor, Peter Chadwick ISBN: 0-789-46554-X Illustrated by: --- Publisher: DK Publishing, 2000 Description: Beautiful photographs and information that you will want to share with students.

Tree Homes: Science Activities for Young Children Level: --- Author: Jean C. Echols, Jaine Kopp. ISBN: --- Illustrated by: --- Publisher: GEMS, Lawrence Hall of Science, Regents of the University of California, 1993 Description: ---

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Level: 12 Author: Richard Louv. ISBN: 1565125223 Illustrated by: --- Publisher: Algonquin Books, 2005 Description: Today’s wired generation is the focus of this work linking the absence of nature in today’s children to trends in obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Louv uses recent research to suggest that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development. This book should bring about challenging discussion about how “nature deficit” affects students in your classroom.

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