Trees (Eyewitness Companions Series)

Children's Literature

If you have ever lovingly walked through a forest, you can appreciate the beauty of trees. In the spring their new growth is an augury of rebirth. During summer, trees stand out in their lush greenery and provide cooling shade. Fall brings out their brilliant colors as the leaves adopt their autumnal hues. In winter, trees remain silently steadfast, many looking like skeletal sentries. This book offers the public a comprehensive, guidebook to the trees of the world. Sections of this captivating and beautiful book are dedicated to the major tree families and to ways they can be identified. Every tree described is accompanied by a photograph and information detailing its growth, and native habitat. Numerous color photographs are included, many of which are visually stunning. This is a wonderful book that affords its readers both valuable information and a visual treat. If you love trees, or merely are interested in reading about them, this is a must have book. 2005, DK Publishing, Ages 14 up.
—Greg M. Romaneck

KLIATT

This beautifully illustrated field guide features striking full-color photos of trees, including close-up details. The bulk of the book provides information on identifying nearly 500 species from around the world, divided into spore trees, seed trees, cycads, ginkgos, conifers, and flowering trees, with brief notes on height, type, where each grows, bark, leaf, flower, and fruit. There are also chapters on "What is a Tree?" discussing tree classification, evolution, structure, reproduction, and forests of the world, and "Living With Trees," on tree myths and spirits, tree products, and tree conservation. A handy and attractive addition to all collections. (Eyewitness Companions). KLIATT Codes: JSA--Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2005, DK, 360p. illus. index., Ages 12 to adult.
—Paula Rohrlick