FICTION

Deep Roots: How Trees Sustain Our Planet

by Nikki TATE
48p. (Footprints). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Orca. 2016. Tr $19.95. ISBN 9781459805828.
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Gr 3–6—Another well-done offering from this ongoing series, which tackles a wide variety of environmental issues. In four chapters ("Earth," "Air," "Water," and "Fire"), Tate explores the role trees play in the world's ecosystem. The introduction, in which the author offers her own personal connection to the topic, may draw in some students. The book features a generous number of beautiful color photographs from all over the world, making it an excellent addition to libraries seeking to enlarge their selection of multicultural offerings. Readers will appreciate the relevant historical facts along with the kid-friendly text, which explains concepts in comprehensible terminology. Key concepts are well defined and appended in a handy glossary. Quick facts and ideas for experiments are interspersed throughout.
VERDICT This well-written volume is ideal for budding researchers unfamiliar with environmental issues, and teachers will welcome this attractive, curriculum-based reading options.
Reviewed by Anne Jung-Mathews, Plymouth State University, NH
Divided into the chapters "Earth," "Air," "Water," and "Fire," this book focuses on how trees help the earth and people by fortifying soil, cleaning the atmosphere, filtering the water supply, providing fuel, and more. Attractive photos from around the world of trees or their uses, including some of the author's personal shots, round out this comprehensive book of arboreal appreciation. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
 , Mar 01, 2016

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