Chapter 1: Seed 8
Chapter 2: Sprout 16
Chapter 3: Photosynthesis 20
Chapter 4: Tree 26
Chapter 5: Roots 30
Chapter 6: Family 38
Chapter 7: Spring 42
Chapter 8: Summer 48
Chapter 9: Autumn 52
Chapter 10: Winter 56
Chapter 11: The Giant Tree 60
Chapter 12: New Life 64

From a small seed to a tree

The forest is home to a variety of trees.
One day, an apple falls from a tree.
As time passes, the apple rots and only one seed remains.
The seeds that had been sleeping in the warm ground all winter wake up with the help of the sun and clouds.
The seed that has taken root in the ground and absorbed water and nutrients finally sprouts.
The newly emerged buds spread their tender leaves toward the sky.
When a seed sprouts and grows into a seedling, a young tree is finally born.


The forest is full of trees that have grown like that.
As the countless seasons pass - spring, summer, fall, and winter - the tree grows and grows again, slowly growing old.
Some branches fall to the ground and provide comfortable homes for small creatures, and the ground where the branches break off becomes a better place for new trees to grow.
The tree knows that its change brings new life to the forest.
"How Does a Tree Become a Tree?" is an easy-to-understand and entertaining depiction of the process by which a small seed becomes a large tree and leaves behind more small seeds.
This is a picture book that allows you to naturally learn about the cycle of life and the mysteries of nature through the process.

A science picture book that naturally builds knowledge as you read.

There are many trials and tribulations that come before a small seed grows into a large tree.
But even in the face of strong winds and rain, the tree, firmly rooted in the ground, remains unshaken.
Besides, trees can talk to each other.
How can they talk when they're all standing tall on the ground? Underground, mushrooms and molds connect trees with special threads called "pangisil."
Thanks to this, the trees hear news from the forest and talk to each other a lot.
Depending on the type of tree, the place where it lives varies.


Trees, spread widely throughout the world, are strong friends and family to each other.
Just as trees change clothes depending on the season, their appearance also changes.
In spring, flowers bloom, in summer, fruits grow luxuriantly, in fall, fruits are shared, and in winter, we prepare for the new spring.
"How Do Trees Become Trees?" is an interesting science picture book that explains the ecology, habitat, growth, and changes of trees with cute and friendly illustrations and fun stories. As you read, you will naturally learn about trees.


Rob Hodgson's new work stands out with its cute and friendly illustrations and fun story.

"How Do Trees Become Trees?" is the third installment in the "What Will Happen?" series, following "How Do Clouds Become Clouds?" and "How Does the Moon Become the Moon?"
Rob Hodgson did a lot of research for these three books.
I learned the scientific knowledge of how natural phenomena occur and established the rough order of each book.
Sometimes we follow a natural life cycle, and other times we focus on building concepts so that you can learn and grow from each chapter.
Rather than simply conveying facts and knowledge, we focused on making environmental topics more accessible and accessible through friendly characters.
"How Does a Tree Become a Tree?" is a book born from the author's signature humor, wit, and charm, written and illustrated with charming illustrations.
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