What does a tree mean to you? For a young boy living in a hidden village deep in the mountains, a tree means life.... The Tree of Life explores the relationship between a culture's people and its trees. Who says language learning has to be difficult? In the presentation of a children's picture book, The Tree of Life is easily accessible for second language learners in both Mandarin Chinese and English. At the same time, readers get a peek into the fascinating culture of the Basha people in China.