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.
