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Become an expert on the trees of Central Texas with this Tree ID Kit. The kit contains "Arborama! A Tree Game" which is a bilingual game showcasing Central Texas native and climate-resilient trees. The game was designed by the City of Austin's Urban Forest Program and while it is modeled after a traditional Mexican board game, that name cannot be referenced due to state rules. The game is recommended for ages 8+ and can have 2-30 players. The Tree ID Kit also contains a guide to trees of Central Texas, a magnifying glass, and kid-friendly English and Spanish books about Trees.
Be a Tree!: A lyrical, gorgeously illustrated that looks at the majesty of trees--and what humans can learn from them.
Treecology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Trees and Forests: Young nature enthusiasts will learn many fascinating facts about the wonderful world of trees. This book contains 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills.
Escucha el Lenguaje de los Árboles: Un Cuento Sobre la Comunicación Subterránea de los Bosques: Descubre cómo la pequeña plántula se convierte en una parte importante de su nuevo vecindario.
Trees of Central Texas: Trees are a key part of the habitat of a region and can give an area it's unique character. This beautifully illustrated, waterproof pocket guide will help you get to know the most important native species that make up the habitat of the Texas hill country and surrounding areas. Over 250 stunning illustrations -- leaf shapes, fruits, nuts, berries, flowers and tree shapes -- depict 54 of the most common native trees and cover the basics of tree identification. Easy to understand text descriptions cover key info for each species. A section includes a brief, illustrated primer on how a tree grows and the anatomy of life inside the trunk. Designed as a quick, easy-to-carry reference for naturalists of all ages and education levels.