Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Emily Sutton
Green is an incredibly detailed look at trees and plant life on Earth. It starts with a closer look at what is happening behind the scenes when a tree is standing tall and still. The creation of carbon dioxide, a magnified look at leaves, and big words like chloroplasts are just the beginning. The author then walks its readers through a timeline of plant life on Earth, starting four billion years ago.
A scene that I found interesting was a leaf dissected to the cellular level to help aid in the understanding of photosynthesis. Another was a scene showing how green trees can grow on top of an apartment building amidst a polluted industrial city.
The subject matter might be daunting for younger children, but with the clear explanations and inviting illustrations I think this book will interest curious readers.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in May 2024
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 1-4
Green: The Story of Plant Life on Our Planet
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Emily Sutton
Candlewick Press
40 pages
Release Date: March 12, 2024
ISBN: 9781536231410
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
