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The tree that came home : an IslandWood story inspired by the true story of a 92-foot beam that returned to Bainbridge Island, Washington / written by IslandWood founder, Debbi Brainerd, with contributions from many others ; illustrated by Katherine Zecca.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: [Bainbridge Island, Wash.] : IslandWood, c2008.Description: 63, [2] p. : col. ill., col. map ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 9780982163306
  • 0982163304
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Contents:
The night the earth shook -- The web of life -- A girl named Skukuoy -- The arrival of ships & settlers -- The age of fallers, buckers & bullwhackers -- Douglas leaves home -- Douglas is discovered at last -- The tree that came home. -- Additional resources: Historical dates -- Photosynthesis -- Douglas-fir tree development -- Germination of a conifer seed -- Pacific Northwest conifers -- People, places & things -- Glossary -- Chapter discussion questions -- Special thanks -- About IslandWood.
Summary: Written by the founder of IslandWood, a nature education “school in the woods,” this is the centuries-long history of a particular tree which grew and was eventually used for building in what is now Washington State. The quick reference guide to Pacific Northwest conifers at the back is especially useful. (Miller Library Staff)Summary: The story of "Douglas," a tree that grew up in Puget Sound hundreds of years ago and experienced the many changes that took place in the region. This story was inspired by the 92-foot Douglas fir beam that graces the ceiling of the welcome center and great hall of IslandWood, a 255-acre outdoor learning center located on Bainbridge Island, Washington committed to inspiring lifelong environmental and community stewardship.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection QH541.5.F6 B72 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800027526
Total holds: 0

"IslandWood: a school in the woods."

"100% of the purchase price of this book supports children's education programs at IslandWood"--P. [4] of cover.

The night the earth shook -- The web of life -- A girl named Skukuoy -- The arrival of ships & settlers -- The age of fallers, buckers & bullwhackers -- Douglas leaves home -- Douglas is discovered at last -- The tree that came home. -- Additional resources: Historical dates -- Photosynthesis -- Douglas-fir tree development -- Germination of a conifer seed -- Pacific Northwest conifers -- People, places & things -- Glossary -- Chapter discussion questions -- Special thanks -- About IslandWood.

Written by the founder of IslandWood, a nature education “school in the woods,” this is the centuries-long history of a particular tree which grew and was eventually used for building in what is now Washington State. The quick reference guide to Pacific Northwest conifers at the back is especially useful. (Miller Library Staff)

The story of "Douglas," a tree that grew up in Puget Sound hundreds of years ago and experienced the many changes that took place in the region. This story was inspired by the 92-foot Douglas fir beam that graces the ceiling of the welcome center and great hall of IslandWood, a 255-acre outdoor learning center located on Bainbridge Island, Washington committed to inspiring lifelong environmental and community stewardship.

Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up.

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