Woods and Forests: My First Discoveries    by Gallimard Jeunesse & Rene Mettler Order:  USA  Can Moonlight, 2014 (2014) Softcover     Reviewed by Bob Walch If you are looking for a good introduction to forests and the types of trees, plants and animals you will find in this habitat, I'd recommend this book. Not only is the difference between deciduous and evergreen explained but you'll find representative leafs from some of the common trees such as the oak, beech, chestnut and poplar. Looking at the forest floor you'll discover illustrations of representative wildflowers (foxglove, bluebells, wood anemone, etc.) and other plants (fruits and mushrooms) plus a sampling of insects. The authors also touch upon the way forests protect mountains by holding down topsoil and blocking avalanches during the winter. This very sturdy book features transparent pages and a ring binding which means it will stand up to hard use. This would be an excellent way of introducing a study unit on trees or the importance of forests. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews