Arnosky, J. (1992).  Crinkleroot’s guide to knowing the trees.  New York: Bradbury Press.
 

 This book tells all about the many trees that live in the forest.  He discusses what certain leaves look like and also what a tree looks like when it is developing.  It shows what some leaves look like and is a very informational book.  This would be a wonderful book to use to help children understand how trees develop and how you can tell how old they are.
 

Gackenbach, D. (1992). Mighty tree.  New York: Harcourt Brace Javonich Publishers
 

 This would be an excellent book for children to read about how a tree starts out and how it used in so many ways.  It also tells the children about how a tree is home to a lot of different animals.  I really enjoyed this book and know my students will love it too.
 

Hiscock, B. (1991). The big tree.  New York: Macmillan/ Mc Graw-Hill School Program
 

 This book tells how a tree grows from a tiny seed to a huge tree.  It also talks about how the tree was just a seed during the American Revolution and is now a huge tree.  This shows how slow trees grow and helps the children realize how long a tree can live.  This would be good material to use when discussing the seasons and how a tree can still survive for a very long time.  This would also be a great book to read aloud to children.
 

Locker, T.(1995). Sky tree.  Harper Collins Publisher.
 

 This is a beautifully illustrated book that shows a tree in all the different seasons.  It was written the way a child would see and on the bottom of the page there are questions asked about what is different about the painting and in the back are the answers.  This would be a great self-discovery book for a child to read and answer the questions on their own.
 

Silverstein, S. (1964). The giving tree.  Harper Collins Publishers.
 

 This is a poetry book about a tree that gives all she can to a little boy.  She gives her apples and in the end lets him sit on her stump.  This book shows unconditional love and would be a great book to read to your children when they are all arguing and not being calm.  I love the way the she makes everything go so smoothly together.
 

Udry, J.M. (1987). A tree is nice.  Harper Collins Children’s Books.
 

This book tells the young reader why a tree is a good thing to have around because among many things trees provide food, shade, places for a tree houses, and places to hide from dogs. The illustrations occupy most of the pages, which alternate between full color and black and white. While the book is enjoyable and informative, the use of the four-letter word "nice"-is one that is overused in this text. Caldecott Award.
 

Higgs, L.C. (1997). The pine tree parable.  Nelson, Tommy.
 

When the trees are tall enough to offer to their neighbors, the farmer's wife plans to keep the most beautiful pine tree for her family, until one snowy December night when a child teaches her the true meaning of Christmas.
 

Rylant, C. (1997).  Henry and Mudge in the family trees.  Simon &Schuster Children’s.
 

Fans of Henry and Mudge won't be disappointed by this new adventure. Henry and his parents are invited to a family reunion at Cousin Annie's house. Henry's father promises him lots of good things: meeting new relatives, hearing fun stories, and a million sloppy kisses. The boy is excited to go, but worries that his relatives won't understand Mudge and his dog drool. But to the boy's delight, the family is thrilled to see Mudge was built for sloppy kisses! Rylant writes in a straightforward, engaging voice, keeping the action simple but interesting. Beginning readers who need to take breaks will be pleased to have three separate chapters to read, but those who are ready can easily speed through the whole book. Stevenson's warmed pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations add to the liveliness of the story; every relative has an individual character and personality. Cousin Annie's room may be decorated in pink lace, but she has a submarine game that wows Henry and she has no fear of Mudge, or what his drool might do to her pretty bed. Any child who has experienced sloppy kisses from a multitude of relatives will know just what Henry is experiencing.
 

Kelley, M. (1998).  Fall is not easy.  Zino Press.
 

"Fall Is Not Easy" is the rhyming story of a tree's humorous struggles to change its colors for fall. Introducing children to the seasons, the silly, colorful illustrations will encourage the curiosity and imagination of children learning to read. Full-color illustrations.
 

Rylant, C. (1998). Tell me, tree.  Little Brown Children’s Books.
 

The large watercolor pictures of this oversized book are full of children of various ethnic backgrounds; make it a perfect book for classroom sharing. Gibbons discusses the parts of the tree and their functions, types of fruits and seeds, kinds of bark, and uses for trees. She includes a discussion of photosynthesis and gives directions for students to make their own tree identification books.
 

Carle, E. (1987). The tiny seed.  Maine: Picture Book Studio.
 

 This shows how a plant starts out as a seed and how it is moved to far off places and changed into a beautiful plant.  This is a great picture book that illustrates how wonderful the process of life is.  My students could be able to read this and understand everything that is going on.  This would be a great learning tool.

Cross, D. (1983). Some plants have funny names.  New York: Crown Publishers, Inc.

 This is a very interesting book that teaches children why some plants are called what they are.  I think this would be a good book to write a short paper on a certain plant.  This would give a younger child a good reference.  It also has a good and easy table of contents for the child to follow along with.
 

Ganeri, A. (1993). Plant science.  New York: Dillon Press.
 

 This would be a resource for the teacher. It has a great table of contents and gives terms of many different definitions. It goes into way to much description for a child this young to understand.  If they had to use this book it would only be to look up a certain plant what it looks like.

Gibbons, G. (1991). From seed to plant.  New York: Holiday House.

 This is a creative book that makes plants very interesting to learn about.  It tells the many different ways that different things can carry plants away.  It is a very easy book to read and could be read for fun and not just for informational purposes.
 

Waller, L. (1967). Plants.  New York: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers.
 

 This book shows how so many plants and seeds are made to make different things. Such as coffee beans make cocoa.  This book also has some little experiments that would be fun to do in school and at home.  It also talks about all the things that help plants go like carbon dioxide.  This would also be a good reference book to help the child understand the textbook better.
 

Ehlert, L. (1988).  Planting a rainbow.  Trumpet Club.
 

This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. "The stylized representations of flower species are labeled throughout, allowing young children to get an idea of how each flower type contributes to the rainbow effect.
 

Cole, J. (1995).  The magic school bus plants seeds.  Scholastic, Inc.
 

Ms. Frizzle's class is growing a beautiful garden. But, Phoebe's plot is empty. Her flowers are back at her old school! So, the class climbs aboard the Magic School Bus. And, of course, the kids don't only go back to Phoebe's school, but they go inside one of Phoebe's flowers! Follow the kids' adventure and learn how living things grow.
 

Medearis, A.S. (2000).  Seeds grow.  Scholastic, Inc.
 

The text explains the development of a seed into a beautiful sunflower. Also included are sturdy cards with pictures and words. They can be used for several activities—matching words in the text, and concentration. There are also activities to reinforce skills and to expand the learning experience. Answers are provided on the last page.
 

Worth, B. (2001).  Oh say can you seed?  Random House, Inc.
 

Quite a lot of data is packed into this early reader book about flowering plants. Narrated by The Cat in the Hat, the rhyming text and illustrations keep the spirit of Dr. Seuss alive. The text takes complex scientific information and breaks it down into more digestible pieces. However, the material can be overwhelming for young readers because much ground is covered at a quick pace. Young readers will encounter many new vocabulary words, such as pollen, photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and embryo. Guidance from caretakers and teachers is necessary to aid in the understanding of this book. Children are likely to have many, many questions about what they read here. The book represents an impressive effort to engage young readers with scientific concepts and the natural world. A glossary and index are provided at the back of the book, as is a list of additional books about the subject matter.
 

Jordan, H.J. (1992).  How a seed grows.  Harper Collins Children’s Books.
 

How does a tiny acorn grow into an enormous oak tree? At one time, the tree in your backyard could fit into your pocket! Look inside to learn the simple steps for turning a packet of seeds into you own garden. Seeds
 

Behrens, J. (1974).  Look at the forest animals.  Chicago: Childrens Press.
 

 This has a short section on many of the animals in the forest.  There is a paragraph of information about each animal.  They tell specific information about that animal. The words are spread out and the form of the book would make it easy for young children to not be intimidated.
 

Calder, S. J. (1989).  If you were an ant.  Silver Press.
 

 This would be for a child who is younger than second grade because it is such a simple book. It tells you what it would be like to be an ant and all the things you would have to do to survive.  I think this book would be a great book when studying about ants because the class could really relate to the subject.
 

Gibbons, G. (1993).  Spiders. New York: Holiday House.
 

 This is a great book for children to read on their own and still be able to understand it.  I think this would be a good book to read and tell children that all spiders are not bad, but they really do help people by killing insects. This could be a reference material when they are looking up different kind of spiders.
 

Glaser, L. (1992). Wonderful worms. Conn.: The Millbrook Press.
 

 This book tells all the wonderful things that worms do for the earth.  This could be used when doing a project on soil and how worms help it.  It can also help teach children that worms are not bad creatures, but are really helping the world.
 

Watts, B. (1985).  Butterfly and caterpillar. New Jersey: Silver Burdett Company,
 

 This is a very descriptive book that would probably be more of a reference book when the children are doing an experiment where the caterpillar turns into a butterfly.  I think it would be really neat to look at this book while the caterpillar is changing.
 
 

Cowley, J. (1999).  The red-eyed tree frog.  Scholastic, Inc.
 

In this spectacular photo-illustrated book, a plucky red-eyed tree frog searches for something to eat--and avoids the many dangers of the rain forest. Vibrant images and an engaging, simple text reveal the world of the tree frog and the wonder of Earth's creatures, large and small. Full color.
 
 

Pfeffer, W.(1997).  A log’s life.  Simon & Schuster Trade.
 

After an oak tree falls in the forest, it has another life as home to a variety of creatures. As it decays over time, it provides food and shelter to porcupines, ants, mushrooms, salamanders, and many others, until it eventually turns into a mound of rich black earth. Very young children love spotting the animals as they learn about the life cycle of a tree. Full color.
 
 

Seifert, P. (1994). Exploring tree habitats.  Mondo Publishing.
 

Trees around the world support an amazing variety of life. Discover the many animals that make their homes in or near the Sitka spruce of California, the baobab of the African Savannas, and the durian of Southeast Asia. Also included are the white oak of the eastern United States and the saguaro of the Sonora Desert.
 
 

Faulkner, D. (1999) The big yawn.  Millbrook Press.
 

This picture book shows the denizens of the rain forest as they settle in for the night. Beginning with a little bug and gradually progressing to larger animals, such as cranky crocodile and terrible tiger, each creature opens its mouth and yawns. As they get bigger so does the gaping, cutaway mouth that offers hints about the larger characters to come. The white text grows with the animals on the left-hand page and wraps around the unique shapes of the cutaway black pages. The text of the previous pages remains visible through the cutaway portion so that the text about previous animals is repeated as each newcomer comes on the scene. The innovative style works well for this cumulative tale and young listeners are likely to chime in and repeat the phrases aloud. The final double-page spread features a black background with pictures of brightly colored animals' eyes. When a tab is pulled, the eyes change to stars and a quarter moon as the text states that "all the animals closed their sleepy eyes and whispered...good night!" This simply told story with amusing animals in electric colors is an amusing addition.
 
 

Taylor, D.(1995)  Endangered forest animals.  Crabtree Publishing Company.
 

Renowned wildlife photographer and author Dave Taylor highlight ten endangered animals in each series book with clear, simple text matched by stunning, full-color photographs. Each book helps guide the reader toward a greater understanding of the dangers these animals face as their habitats are continually degraded and destroyed. From the rainforests of Brazil to the redwood forests of California, all forest creatures are losing their habitats through logging. Children of all ages will want to learn about the wonderful animals of these mysterious forests of the world.