Synopsis
Simple text and photographs describe the trunks, branches, needles, and seeds of pine trees.
Children's Literature
Designed for early readers, this book pairs simple sentences with detailed color photographs of pine trees. This is part of a series called "Trees" and, according to a note to parents and teachers, is designed to be used together in comparative activities to investigate different types of trees. This series "supports national science standards for the diversity and unity of plant life units." Vocabulary used to describe the trees is defined in the "words to know" section. Related Internet sites are listed for further research. The books are small which makes them easy to handle for young readers.