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Burns, Diane L. Garrow, Linda, Illustrator

Trees, Leaves, and Bark

40 pp. | Gareth | January, 1998 | Library ISBN 0-8368-2043-6
1995, Northword

(3) 4-6 Young Naturalist Field Guides series. The leaves, bark, and seeds of fifteen trees are introduced through simple physical descriptions, color illustrations (no photographs), and interesting facts (such as, "willow bark can be made into aspirin"). A good source for beginners' nature hikes, the book also includes a few simple projects with tree bark and pine cones. English units are used throughout, but a metric conversion table is included. Bib., ind.

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