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Mighty: The Story of an Oak Tree Ecosystem

Henry Cole

An acorn dropped by a blue jay takes root and grows from a seedling into an oak over many decades. As the tree changes, its roots and branches support a forest community: insects, songbirds, foxes, other small animals, and creatures seeking winter shelter. Its acorns, fallen leaves, and summer shade also become part of the surrounding life. Over nearly two centuries, the forest changes and a town grows nearby.

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Themes
Animals · Nature · Plants And Gardening · Science
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Peachtree
Published
April 29, 2025
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781682637333
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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