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Using Timberrr! A History of Logging in New England with young readers

This book works well beyond the page. A few ways to extend the experience:

American history through a local lens — The story spans the King’s Broad Arrow Policy, the Revolutionary War, westward expansion, and industrialization — all through the specific lens of New England’s forests. A natural complement to US history curricula, especially for students in the region.

Forest ecology and conservation — How did four centuries of logging change New England’s forests? What grew back, what didn’t, and why? The book connects historical land use to modern conservation and climate discussions in a way that’s concrete and grounded.

Day in the Life — The book includes vignettes about colonial ox drivers, river drivers, fire lookouts, and 20th-century foresters. Invite students to write their own first-person journal entry from the perspective of one of these workers.

Primary sources and research skills — The archival photos, maps, timeline, and source notes make this an excellent model for how historians work. Use it to introduce primary vs. secondary sources and basic research methodology.

Local connections — For New England students especially, this book is about their own backyard. What forests are near your school? What’s their history? Who worked them and what remains?