We the Forest
Published on 10. May 2024
Book
Hardback
124 pages
978-1-7393301-3-2 (ISBN)
Description
We the Forest aims to 'rewild the imagination' by opening children's eyes afresh to the wonder of forests through a meld of science and contemporary artwork. New scientific discoveries show that the interconnectedness of the forest runs deeper than we ever imagined. This title explores how all life in the forest is linked and our own human connection to and dependence on the forest.
Engaging text evokes the magic of forests - from how trees communicate to their superpowers of regeneration and protection of the planet - accompanied by commissioned illustrations. Interspersed throughout are arresting artworks inspired by forests from a wide variety of contemporary artists: learn to speak in 'tree' with Katie Holten's tree alphabet, peer through Levon Biss's lens to see what a giant beetle would look like, or witness the terrible beauty of forest fires in Jeff Frost's photos. Interactive elements encourage the reader in their own creative projects.
Engaging text evokes the magic of forests - from how trees communicate to their superpowers of regeneration and protection of the planet - accompanied by commissioned illustrations. Interspersed throughout are arresting artworks inspired by forests from a wide variety of contemporary artists: learn to speak in 'tree' with Katie Holten's tree alphabet, peer through Levon Biss's lens to see what a giant beetle would look like, or witness the terrible beauty of forest fires in Jeff Frost's photos. Interactive elements encourage the reader in their own creative projects.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cultureshock Media Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 6 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 12 years
Illustrations
10 Illustrations, black and white; 90 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
822 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7393301-3-2 (9781739330132)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
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Persons
Dr Sai Pathmanathan has a neuroscience doctorate from the University of Oxford and worked first as a neuroscientist before moving into science education and communication. She has over 20 years of experience in science education and runs science clubs and community workshops, developing activities and resources for a range of ages and abilities. She also consults on science communication and projects around public engagement. Her book Utterly Jarvellous (Faber) won the 2021 Teach Primary Book Award for STEM. For more about Sai's projects, visit www.saipathmanathan.com
Content
Chapter 1: What makes a forest?
Magical forests
They Say You Can Dream A Thing More Than Once by Versia Harris
How do forests form?
Forests everywhere
Kayamanan ng Pilipinas (Treasures of the Philippines) by Derek Tumala
Inside a tree
Photosynthesis: a light snack
All shapes and sizes
Tree Alphabet by Katie Holten
Tree travellers
Chapter 2: The forest as community
Can trees talk?
Forest Mind by Ursula Biemann
Friendly fungi
Underground network
Arcyria denudata by Barry Webb
Fighting for light
Chapter 3: Life in the forest
Home sweet home
Cananguchal by Abel Rodriguez
Tree defence
Forest friends
Tricoloured Jewel Beetle by Levon Biss
Tree shepherds
Chapter 4: Change and survival
Circle of life
Losing leaves
Tree o'clock
One Tree Four Seasons by Ulf Mejergren and Antti Laitinen
Growing back
Compost Crystals by Becky Lyon
Life after death
Forests in danger
Rising from the ashes
California on Fire by Jeff Frost
Chapter 5: Why are forests precious?
Wood from the trees
Becoming Forest 4 and Becoming Forest 5 by Helen Sear
Forests can fight pollution
How trees cool the planet
Slowing down floods
Rippling Water, Spreading Roots by Ella Chedburn
Calming trees
Beatriz by Liv Milani
Fascinating forests
Happiness Beyond Paradise by Luiz Zerbini
The forest inside of us
Double Plot by Otobong Nkanga
Chapter 6: Forests of the future
Protecting the forest
How to grow more forests
FOR FOREST - The Unending Attraction of Nature by Klaus Littmann
Forests of the imagination
Sanctuary of the Unseen Forest by Marshmallow Laser Feast
with Andres Roberts and James Bulley
Artist biographies
Glossary
Magical forests
They Say You Can Dream A Thing More Than Once by Versia Harris
How do forests form?
Forests everywhere
Kayamanan ng Pilipinas (Treasures of the Philippines) by Derek Tumala
Inside a tree
Photosynthesis: a light snack
All shapes and sizes
Tree Alphabet by Katie Holten
Tree travellers
Chapter 2: The forest as community
Can trees talk?
Forest Mind by Ursula Biemann
Friendly fungi
Underground network
Arcyria denudata by Barry Webb
Fighting for light
Chapter 3: Life in the forest
Home sweet home
Cananguchal by Abel Rodriguez
Tree defence
Forest friends
Tricoloured Jewel Beetle by Levon Biss
Tree shepherds
Chapter 4: Change and survival
Circle of life
Losing leaves
Tree o'clock
One Tree Four Seasons by Ulf Mejergren and Antti Laitinen
Growing back
Compost Crystals by Becky Lyon
Life after death
Forests in danger
Rising from the ashes
California on Fire by Jeff Frost
Chapter 5: Why are forests precious?
Wood from the trees
Becoming Forest 4 and Becoming Forest 5 by Helen Sear
Forests can fight pollution
How trees cool the planet
Slowing down floods
Rippling Water, Spreading Roots by Ella Chedburn
Calming trees
Beatriz by Liv Milani
Fascinating forests
Happiness Beyond Paradise by Luiz Zerbini
The forest inside of us
Double Plot by Otobong Nkanga
Chapter 6: Forests of the future
Protecting the forest
How to grow more forests
FOR FOREST - The Unending Attraction of Nature by Klaus Littmann
Forests of the imagination
Sanctuary of the Unseen Forest by Marshmallow Laser Feast
with Andres Roberts and James Bulley
Artist biographies
Glossary