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The Tree Book - The Stories, Science, and History of Trees (Hardcover)
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The Tree Book - The Stories, Science, and History of Trees (Hardcover)
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Bring trees to life like you've never seen before as The Tree Book
invites you on an enchanting and illustrated journey into the
astonishingly diverse growth of woodland wildlife in the world around
us.
Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used
for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the
atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as
well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the
intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed
in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific
traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring
significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great
redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the
anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats
in detail.
A must-have volume for budding botanists, this divine nature book
showcases the rich diversity of trees, combining bewildering facts
about spindles, spruces and more, with dazzling landscape photography
of the endless species of trees found in forests and woodland all
around the globe.
Explore this fascinating book on trees to discover:
-A historical overview of the cultural influence of trees and their
ecological importance
-Striking photography to accompany the profound explanations of tree
biology and behaviour
-A clear and comprehensible guide to ecology from both a historical and
scientific point of view.
With recent media coverage on climate change highlighting the global
importance of our woodlands and rainforests, there's no better time
than right now to immerse yourself in this extensive horticultural
handbook for an illuminating blend of the science, culture, and history
of trees dating back to the beginning of time.
Let DK plant the seed of curiosity with this fantastic forest book, and
watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of ecology, proving the
ideal gift for naturalists or those with a soft-spot for nature
photography. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a
wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees,
this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.
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