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This real-life story recounts a family's remarkable journey to combat deforestation in British Columbia by planting 1,000,000 trees. When Kristen Balouch was just 10, her parents surprised the family with a trip to a logging site in British Columbia to help replant trees that had been cut down. Along with her sisters and their pet dog, they spent forty days living in a tent, enduring mud and bug bites while working diligently to restore the forest. In this engaging narrative, young readers will not only discover how to plant a tree correctly but also pick up some French and practice math skills. The kid-friendly text is complemented by vibrant illustrations filled with fun details. The story culminates in a modern-day reflection on the lush trees that now thrive where there was once a barren landscape of stumps. An author's note provides additional insights into deforestation, sustainable logging, and the vital role of old-growth forests, emphasizing the impact that even a small group can have when united in purpose. This fun and educational tale carries an important environmental message, encouraging children to take action for a healthier planet. It has been recognized as a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard.
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One Million Trees, Kristen Balouch
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- One Million Trees
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kristen Balouch
- Publisher
- Holiday House Inc
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- ISBN10
- 0823454584
- ISBN13
- 9780823454587
- Series
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- This real-life story recounts a family's remarkable journey to combat deforestation in British Columbia by planting 1,000,000 trees. When Kristen Balouch was just 10, her parents surprised the family with a trip to a logging site in British Columbia to help replant trees that had been cut down. Along with her sisters and their pet dog, they spent forty days living in a tent, enduring mud and bug bites while working diligently to restore the forest. In this engaging narrative, young readers will not only discover how to plant a tree correctly but also pick up some French and practice math skills. The kid-friendly text is complemented by vibrant illustrations filled with fun details. The story culminates in a modern-day reflection on the lush trees that now thrive where there was once a barren landscape of stumps. An author's note provides additional insights into deforestation, sustainable logging, and the vital role of old-growth forests, emphasizing the impact that even a small group can have when united in purpose. This fun and educational tale carries an important environmental message, encouraging children to take action for a healthier planet. It has been recognized as a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard.