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Publication
Scholastic (2009), 32 pages
Description
Many different types of wildlife live in and around a tree that is their home, from chipmunks and woodpeckers to ants and spiders.
User reviews
LibraryThing member dangerlibearian
Excellent rhyming text, about the different parts, functions, homes, use of a tree, a very busy tree.
LibraryThing member shelf-employed
With oil paintings that are both realistic and beautiful, Busy Tree informs readers of the many uses for a tree. In first -person rhyme, the "tree" tells of its many denizens,
"This is the spider that lives in my bark, spinning a web from dawn until dark." A simple and powerful introduction to
"This is the spider that lives in my bark, spinning a web from dawn until dark." A simple and powerful introduction to
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LibraryThing member Ebarclift13
This story takes you on a journey through a tree. It shows you all the different animals and things that are a part of every bit from the bottom (roots) to the top. I would recommend using this book when talking about animals and where they live. It could also demonstrate to students how busy and
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LibraryThing member Nicholepeterse
This book is a great example of poetry because the words all rhyme. The pictures match well with the text, and it tells a great story. In this book, it explains what happens in a tree and the different animals who come in and out of the tree. One great thing about this book is that it explain that
I would use this book for teaching habitats to students, And for teaching me in a classroom.
Media: oil paints.
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trees are more than just a thing with leaves their homes for animals.I would use this book for teaching habitats to students, And for teaching me in a classroom.
Media: oil paints.
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Awards
Growing Good Kids Book Award (2010)
Texas 2x2 Reading List (2010)
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Original publication date
2009
Physical description
32 p.
ISBN
0545328489 / 9780545328487