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BKLYN Woodlands Children's Books

A booklist created in collaboration with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center.

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Wangari Maathai
Franck Prâevot ; illustrated by Aurâelia Fronty.
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(Print Book) Wangari Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her efforts to lead women in a nonviolent struggle to bring peace and democracy to Africa through its reforestation. Her organization planted over thirty million trees in thirty years. This beautiful picture book tells the story of an amazing woman and an inspiring idea.

Who will plant a tree?
written by Jerry Pallotta ; illustrated by Tom Leonard.
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(Print Book) Shows the various ways seeds can be dispersed and planted.

This tree counts!
Alison Formento ; illustrated by Sarah Snow.
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(Print Book) Before they begin planting new trees, Mr. Tate tells his students to listen closely as the lone tree behind their school counts out ten ways it serves the needs of different animals.

The Lorax
by Dr. Seuss.
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(Print Book) "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues."

The Lorax
Seuss, Dr., author.
Format: EBOOKS

(eBook) "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues."

The giving tree
by Shel Silverstein.
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(Print Book) 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.

The giving tree
by Shel Silverstein.
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(eBook) 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.

The family tree
David McPhail.
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(Print Book) In the 1800s, a man clearing land in a beautiful forest to build a home leaves one special tree, but many years later the tree is in trouble, and the man's great-great grandson enlists a host of animal friends to try to save it.

How to grow an apple pie [electronic resource].
Charles, Beth.
Format: eBook

(eBook) It's easy to make an apple pie, but what does it take to make the apples? Sophie is about to find out! Join Sophie as she learns what it takes to make the perfect pie!

The apple pie tree
by Zoe Hall ; illustrated by Shari Halpern.
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(Print Book) Describes an apple tree as it grows leaves and flowers and then produces its fruit, while in its branches robins make a nest, lay eggs, and raise a family. Includes a recipe for apple pie.