Wohlleben confronts the perception that fast-growing young trees are healthier than slow growing ones and demonstrates that slow growth helps to ensure long term health. He also examines how young trees grow and reports that, despite producing millions of seeds throughout its lifetime, each adult tree will only produce one tree offspring that survives to adulthood.
Wohlleben then analyzes different reproductive strategies and discusses the particularities of wind pollination, as well as seed and nut production. The author explains that trees communicate through electrical, visual, and olfactory means, and examines how trees react to pests by releasing defensive compounds through their leaves.
These root and fungal networks are now referred to by scientists as the “wood wide web,” which trees can use to share water and nutrients with neighbor trees of the same species. Suzanne Simard for discovering that trees can communicate with each other because their root systems are connected by networks of beneficial fungi. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.Wohlleben begins The Hidden Life of Trees by exploring trees’ ability to form social networks. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Why do trees lose their leaves in winter? How do insects hide on bare branches? Let the trees themselves reveal their many secrets to you.
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