Douglas Fir

by Wendy Davis

Book Overview

Describes the growth of a Douglas fir sapling in an old growth forest in the northwestern United States and the other plants and animals that are part of its habitat. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0516207121
• ISBN13: 9780516207124
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 3

Customer Reviews

Clear, effective nature education

Although pitched at children ages 4-8, this book could effectively serve as a brief introduction to old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest for any reader. The story follows a Douglas fir tree's life cycle, including its vital role after death. The well-chosen color photographs clearly present the animals and plants of this wondrous ecosystem, and the text descriptions, though concise, include enough colorful adjectives to avoid boring readers. The design is much less busy than that of the Dorling Kindersley books, promoting a calmer pace that allows beginning readers to focus more clearly on the text.