Central Kansas Library System

Describes the various types of forests, elements that make up a forest ecosystem, the wide range of plant and animal species that live in different forests, and the importance of forests to the rest of the Earth.

"Be careful of the dark, dark wood... Especially the woods surrounding the town of Fir Haven. Some say these woods are magical. Haunted, even. Rumored to be a witch, only Nora Walker knows the truth. She and the Walker women before her have always shared a special connection with the woods. And it's this special connection that leads Nora to Oliver Huntsman -- the same boy who disappeared from the Camp for Wayward Boys weeks ago -- and in the middle...

Describes different types of forests throughout the world and the threats to their survival. Also discusses the importance of trees in producing oxygen and the many products that we get from trees.

Illustrations and simple text provide information about the characteristics of forests, the animals that live in them, and their importance.

Discusses the importance of forests, the parts and cycles of trees, the functions of flowers and fruits, the distinctive features of conifers, and the forest regions in the United States.

"After suffering a tragic loss, eleven-year-old Ollie only finds solace in books. So when she happens upon a crazed woman at the river threatening to throw a book into the water, Ollie doesn't think--she just acts, stealing the book and running away. As she begins to read the slender volume, Ollie discovers a chilling story about a girl named Beth, the two brothers who both loved her, and a peculiar deal made with "the smiling man," a sinister specter...

"General overview of forest and wetland ecosystems, including an exploration of disturbances these ecosystems face due to human interference and climate change, and current conservation and reclamation efforts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

""Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how paper is made. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

From Shion Miura, award-winning author of The Easy Life in Kamusari, comes a spirit-lifting novel about tradition, first love, and ancient lore in a Japanese mountain village. It's been a year since Yuki Hirano left home--or more precisely, was booted from it--to study forestry in the remote mountain village of Kamusari. Being a woodsman is not the future he imagined, but his name means "courage," and Yuki hopes to live up to it. He's adapting...

It all started on Dulcinea's birthday, when she wanted blueberries with her pancakes. Her father went into the forest near their house to pick the fruit, and he didn't come back! Even though she had promised never to go into the forest--where a witch lived, as everyone knew--Dulcinea was determined to find her father. So she went into the forbidden forest after him....