Andy Hirsch
Science Comics: Trees: Kings of the Forest
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Story / Adventure
Science Comics: Trees follows an acorn as it imagines the long path from germination to becoming one of Earth's largest and longest-lived plants. The acorn's future gives roots, growth stages, tree diversity, maturation, and forest roles one continuous visual life story.
The science inside
- Plants & Botany
- Ecosystems
Your child will meet:
- Germination begins when a viable seed receives suitable water, temperature, and other conditions.
- Roots, stems, and leaves perform different jobs as a tree grows.
- A tree changes through seedling, juvenile, mature, and reproductive stages across a long life cycle.
- Trees provide structure, food, shelter, and other resources within an ecosystem.
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Parent effort: Quick discussion
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between-- Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies! In Trees: Kings of the Forest we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem. - Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand - Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information - A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery - Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
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