Bibliograph

As an oak tree grows, G. Brian Karas

Type

Label

As an oak tree grows, G. Brian Karas

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

As an oak tree grows

Oclc number

859253092

Responsibility statement

G. Brian Karas

Summary

This inventive picture book relays the events of two hundred years from the unique perspective of a magnificent oak tree, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. From 1775 to the present day, this fascinating framing device lets readers watch as human and animal populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. Methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly while other things hardly seem to change at all. This engaging, eye-opening window into history is perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, and the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations will draw readers in as they pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era"From 1775 to the present, the landscape around a lone oak tree goes through significant changes"--Provided by publisher

Target audience

primary

Classification