Trees and Shrubs by Arabella Buckley (Yesterday's Classics) Harper Collins and Peter and the Tree

and Peter and the Tree Children

downloadable teacher and parent guide with many activities is available on the publisher's website

She later moved to New York

Les Murray

the Guide highlights the often subtle similarities and distinctions between more than 600 tree species—native trees as well as many introduced species

Trees and Shrubs by Arabella Buckley (Yesterday's Classics) Harper Collins and Peter and the TreeFifth volume in the "Eyes and No Eyes" series, introduces children to trees and shrubs, encouraging them to ponder all the ways in which trees are useful to us. They learn how a tree starts and how it continues to grow year after year. They study an oak tree in detail, along with the animal life it supports, then contrast it with cone bearing trees and trees of hedgerow, garden, and park. Eight color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings