Take a Tree Walk Author:Jane Kirkland, Dorothy Burke, Melanie Palaisa Recipient of the National Arbor Day Foundation's 3005 Education Award, this book also boasts the National Gardening Association's Seal of Approval 2005 and The National Parenting Centers Seal of Approval 2003. Also recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA Recommends) and praised by arborists, dendrologists, teachers, ... more »parents, and kids alike this interactive book is the second in a series of adventure nature books called Take A Walk® Books. Readers learn how to find, identify and observe the trees they find in their own backyard, schoolyard, or local park. A self-guided odyssey packed with interesting facts, funny stories, beautiful photographs, illustrations and field guide information. Sidebars include new words with definitions and pronunciations and personal stories by the other kids. Complete with plenty of space and instructions for taking field notes, drawing maps, sketching discoveries, this is a great solo, family, classroom, or group outing! Meets or exceeds many State and Federal Environmental Education standards and initiatives.« less