I'll never look at trees the same way again, and I thought that I knew a lot about trees. The author covers the essential topics such as photosynthesis and reproduction but also delves into the fascinating world of tree communication and species variety. For example, did you know that a forest of trees can communicate and stay healthier via a mycorrhizal network, i.e., fungi (mushrooms) that send chemical and nutrient information between trees or that Pando is an 80,000 year-old tree that stretches out over 107 acres?

I find this series helpful in introducing and explaining difficult scientific concepts to kids in an accessible and enjoyable format. Students will see these same concepts in future biology courses. For people who are interested in hard science but want to be entertained as well, these Science Comics are for you, too.