Once There Was a Tree, written by Natalia Romanova, illustrated by Gennady Spirin. A tree stump attracts many living creatures, even man and when it is gone, in its place a new tree attracts the same creatures, who still need it.

Learn about root systems of trees in the Congaree Swamp National Park in this video segment from NatureScene.

This activity helps students understand what trees need to live and grow in the environment. They will also realize that trees sometimes interact or compete with other organisms as well as each other.

Unit plans for Grades K-2 and 3-5 are a regular feature of the magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle. The plans draw on articles and resources in a themed issue and are aligned with national science and language arts standards. This unit is designed to provide elementary students with the opportunity to investigate how the annual rings in trees help scientists learn about past climates. It uses hands-on experiences and nonfiction text to answer the unit question: How do trees help scientists learn about the past?

A look back at -- Old Cove Fort, deer antler tree -- is provided as part of The UTAH POSTCARD collection contributed by the J. Willard Marriott Library (University of Utah). The collection includes over 190 postcards illustrating Utah's main streets, buildings, and unique sites over the years. Subjects range from early rodeo events in Cedar City to the changing face of the Salt Palace.