Douglas fir
Wendy Davis
Describes the growth of a Douglas fir sapling in an old growth forest in the northwestern United States and the other plants and animals that are part of its habitat.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
Dead log alive!
by Jo S. Kittinger (1996)
About this book
Describes the variety of animal and plant life found on, in, and around dead logs, and explains the role that dying trees play in nature's cycles.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreDead log alive! Lead Character
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