Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return.

Pictures of 140 common trees, identifying their leaves, fruit, form, range, and uses.

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.

Background lore on Christmas trees and a discussion of how they are grown for decorating our homes at Christmas.

"Winner of the White Raven Award from the International Youth Library Foundation, author and illustrator Lisa Voisard captures a child's sense of wonder for the natural world. In Arborama, her first book available in English, Voisard submerses readers in the marvelous world of trees: how they reproduce and grow from tiny seeds into the largest plants on earth, how they make our life possible, and how they even communicate with one another. Over more...

"What are the tallest living things on Earth? Trees! Discover what growing trees need so they can rise to the sky in this lyrical look at the tree life cycle"--

"In this science nonfiction picture book, one tree supports an ecosystem of life-insects, mammals, and even humans"--

Describes the flora and fauna that inhabit a Christmas tree farm throughout the year and use the growing trees for a variety of purposes. Includes section on how the farmer takes care of the farm through the year.