Listen to the Language of the Trees: A Story of How Forests Communicate Underground

by Tera Kelley (Author) Marie Hermansson (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

This captivating book explores the real connection and communication that runs underground between trees in the forest. The well-researched details about trees' own social network will help readers see that the natural world's survival depends on staying connected and helping others―just like us!

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

  • a beautiful story about our forests with scientifically accurate information
  • educational backmatter about this underground web of communication
  • a nature book that supports social emotional learning


The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the roots of trees in the forest allowing for connection and communication. Readers will discover that trees have their own social network to help each other survive and thrive.

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$8.99

ALA/Booklist

Starred Review
There's not much out there on tree talk for young readers, and this informative and engaging book fills that void nicely.

Kirkus

Starred Review
Smart, concise explanations of a tricky topic leave readers only wanting to learn more.

Review quotes

"Beautifully detailed illustrations... complement the text perfectly" — Youth Services Book Review (STARRED review)

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781728232171
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Dawn Publications (CA)
Publication date
March 01, 2022
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF037040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Trees & Forests
JNF051100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Library of Congress categories
Ecology
Trees
Growth
Forest ecology
Plant ecophysiology

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