I WONDER - What Is A Treehouse?

Tree houses are adventurous homes built in trees, offering unique views and a connection to nature. Constructed from wood and secured with bolts or ropes, they are found worldwide. Some communities, like the Decorowai in Papua, live in tree villages. While often recreational, some choose tree houses for a full-time nature-connected lifestyle.

What materials are typically used to construct tree houses?

• Metal and glass

• Wood and ropes

• Concrete and bricks

• Plastic and steel

Which community is known for building entire villages in the treetops?

• The Aborigines in Australia

• The Decorowai in Papua, Indonesia

• The Inuit in Canada

• The Maasai in Kenya

How are tree houses in some communities connected?

• By underground tunnels

• By a network of bridges and walkways

• By zip lines

• By elevators

What is a common reason people choose to live in tree houses full-time?

• To escape urban life

• To have a closer connection to nature

• To avoid paying rent

• To reduce their carbon footprint

For what purposes are many tree houses designed?

• As emergency shelters

• For recreational purposes or vacation rentals

• As permanent residences

• For scientific research