{"product_id":"trees-haiku-from-roots-to-leaves-9781536215502","title":"Trees: Haiku from Roots to Leaves","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a unique melding of science and poetry, a collection of haiku extols the wonder of trees--and explores the vital roles they play on our living planet. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eperched on a branch, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe crow's nest amid green sails\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ea place for daydreams\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the giant tree ferns of the forests primeval to the hardy sycamores of today's urban forests, experience the essence of trees through\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003epoems that engage with every season and stage of the life cycle, from seed to photosynthesis. A broad exploration of a majestic subject, this collection of haiku touches on such topics as the importance of trees to other living creatures and the communication of trees with one another through a complex network of roots. Paired with Angela Mckay's bold, bright, beautifully patterned artwork, Sally M. Walker's third collection, a companion to \u003ci\u003eEarth Verse \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOut of This World\u003c\/i\u003e, encourages respect and care for our arboreal neighbors. Back matter includes a time line, an author's note, a glossary, and a select bibliography for curious readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781536215502\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 pg. 87\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sally M. Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42599677690037,"sku":"9781536215502","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d45ffed0-ff10-438b-9b90-8bd6ae4391e2.jpg?v=1673999891","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/trees-haiku-from-roots-to-leaves-9781536215502","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}