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Contents: Introduction - how trees live, grow, and survive; types of trees - The Americas - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on leaves - Africa - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on roots, their function and use in communication - Europe & Asia - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on flowers, pollination and seeds - Australasia & Oceania - introduction with locator map, tree entries, and a feature spread on the cultural importance of trees - How to help trees - how and why to protect and appreciate trees.
Author Biography: Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He has written for publications and websites including national newspapers,Rough Guides,National Geographic Traveller, and many more. His children's books includeWildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) andClimate Rebels andWild Cities (both Puffin, 2020).Kaja Kajfez is an illustrator from Croatia. Having studied at University North in Croatia, she set up her own studio, focussing on illustration, lettering and surface pattern design. Besides doing her dream job, Kaja loves to take long walks in nature, scroll through old picture books, listen to online concerts and spend time with her dog.
DescriptionA visual celebration of trees found across the world. Where can you find Methuselah, the oldest tree in the world? Why is the baobab's trunk so fat? Can trees really warn each other that something is about to eat them? |