Ocean State Libraries

"What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? In Squirrel's Family Tree, things aren't always what they seem. As squirrel searches for, finds, and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of the great oak trees in the forest, little does she know the role she plays in creating the very environment she forages in."--

"Learn how some of nature's treasures are produced--from start to finish. Suitable for both struggling and at-level readers, these titles teach life science concepts as well as sequential thinking."--

Examines the life cycle of oak trees, including where they grow, what they need to grow, and why they are important.

Introduces the life cycle of an oak tree, from the sprouting of an acorn through its more than 100 years of growth.

Illustrates how an acorn grows into an oak tree.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how an acorn becomes an oak tree. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Many acorns fall and are eaten by creatures of the forest but one acorn falls to the ground and over several years grows into a huge oak tree. Includes information on acorns, Arbor Day, and growing an oak tree."--