Life in a Rotten Log

This illustrated text describes what happens when a tree crashes down in the forest: slowly, over the days, months and years that follow, the tree becomes home, food store, hunting ground and nursery for many plants and animals. In time, the tree is recycled to provide food for new trees growing in the forest. "Life in a Rotten Log" explores a microcosm of nature, which provides a vivid example of the cycle of life and the interdependence of all living things. The photographs and clear text aim to reveal intriguing details of the natural world. This is part of a series of documentary-style books that set out to encourage children to explore the natural world. The first book in the series was "Treasure Island".