Treehouse facts for kids
Treehouses are special platforms or small buildings built high up in a tree. They are usually placed around, next to, or right inside strong, grown-up trees. You'll find them above the ground, sometimes quite high! People use treehouses for many things. They can be fun places to play, quiet spots to relax, or even a cool workspace. Some are used as observation decks to look out over the area. A treehouse can be a peaceful and private place to enjoy nature.
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Why People Build Treehouses
Treehouses are often built for children to play in. Kids love climbing trees, and a treehouse is like a natural extension of that fun! It gives them a secret hideaway in their own backyard.
Fun and Relaxation
Beyond play, treehouses can be a cozy place for anyone to relax. They can even be a quiet spot to work, especially if they have electricity. Imagine doing your homework or reading a book high up in the branches! In many parts of the world, you can even rent a treehouse for a vacation. Some places have entire treehouse hotels where you can stay.
Protection and Storage
Sometimes, treehouses are built for safety. In certain tropical areas, people build their homes in trees or on tall stilts. This helps keep them safe from wild animals on the ground. A treehouse can also be a good place to store food, keeping it away from animals that might try to steal it.
Unique Living Spaces
The Korowai people, a tribe in Western New Guinea, are famous for living in treehouses. Some of their homes are nearly 40 metres (130 ft) (about 130 feet) high! They originally built them this high for protection against other tribes.
Treehouses can also be a good choice for building eco-friendly homes in forests. They do not require cutting down a large area of trees. This helps protect the natural environment.
Images for kids
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Disneyland's Tarzan's treehouse
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Bewilderwood near Norfolk
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A Korowai tree house
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A platform tree house
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A tree house on stilts
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Interior of a guest tree house
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Treehouse at the Alnwick Gardens in the United Kingdom, with walkways through the tree canopy
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Tree houses built by the Korowai people in Papua, New Guinea
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Korowai Treehouse
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Tree house built for children
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Tree house built with recycled materials, Néthen, Belgium
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Noninvasive method of fixing a tree platform
See also
In Spanish: Casa-árbol para niños
