Description
From towering white pines to steam-powered sawmills, this engaging nonfiction book for ages 8–12 takes readers on a journey through 400 years of logging in New England. With vivid storytelling, historical photos, and rare archival images, this revised second edition brings to life the people, tools, and forests that shaped a region—and a nation.
Students will meet colonial ox drivers, daring river drivers, and early foresters as they explore how logging influenced America’s growth. The book also connects the past to today’s environmental challenges, offering an accessible introduction to conservation, forest ecology, and climate change.
Ideal for classrooms, homeschoolers, and young history buffs, this updated edition includes a glossary, timeline, and map to support learning and exploration.
Features
- Revised Second Edition with updated content and visuals
- Covers 400 years of logging history in New England
- Includes archival photographs and first-hand accounts
- Chapters are stand-alone for flexible classroom use
- Explores connections between forest history and climate change
- Includes glossary, timeline, and regional map
- Suitable for ages 8–12 (Grades 3–7)
Specs
- Author: Mary Morton Cowan
- Format: Paperback, hardback, eBook
- Pages: 126
- Trim Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
- Reading Level: Ages 8–12
- Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Nature
- Publisher: 12 Willows Press
- Edition: Second Edition
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