Beautifully illustrated and designed, this gorgeous reference book explores the world of trees from every perspective—from the world's great forests to the lifespan of a single leaf. Arresting color photographs of a wide variety of trees and close-ups of many of their remarkable features provide an enormous amount of information in a highly accessible format. The volume illustrates how trees grow and function, looks at their astounding diversity and adaptations, documents the key role they play in ecosystems, and explores the multitude of uses to which we put trees—from timber and pharmaceuticals to shade and shelter. A highly absorbing read cover to cover or dipped into at random, Trees: A Visual Guide delves into many specific topics: the details of flowers, bark, and roots; profiles of favorite trees; how animals and insects interact with trees; trees in urban landscapes; the role trees play in our changing climate; deforestation and reforestation; and much more. With clear diagrams, illustrations, and intriguing sidebars on many featured topics, this unique volume is a complete visual guide to the magnificence of the arboreal world.
Trees A Visual Guide
About the Book
Reviews
“The best book on trees.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“A beautifully photographed visual guide. . . . The text is clear and written in nontechnical language. Recommended for either the reference or circulating collection in academic public libraries.”—Booklist
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Newsday
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Washington Post
“Beautifully illustrated and designed, this gorgeous reference book explores the world of trees from every perspective. . . . This unique volume is a complete visual guide to the magnificence of the arboreal world.”—Sierra Heritage
“Has the immediate appeal of fabulous photographs on every single page. . . . Looking at the pages can be [a transcendent experience].—Terrain Magazine
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Anniston Star
“This outstanding publication is worthy to stand with and become a part of this continuing education.”—James H. Flynn Jr. ARBA (Amer Reference Books Annual)
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Arizona Republic
“A beautiful presentation of the importance of trees to mankind and the planet.”—Lee Luckeydoo Botanical Rsrch Inst. Of Txs (Jbrit)
“A feast for the eyes and mind.”—Bulletin
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Canton Repository
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Casper Star Tribune Sunday
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Daily Inter Lake
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Duluth News-Tribune
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Hartford Courant
“This book is stunning, filled with mesmerizing photographs and absorbing information in 300-plus pages. . . . Comprehensive . . . easy-to-read, [and] beautifully illustrated.”—Houston Chronicle
“Straightforward and well organized. . . . presented beautifully. The photographs are as abundant as the facts. Open and prepare to linger.”—Record Searchlight
“[A] gorgeous and informative guide.”—Science News
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—The Gazette
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—The Olympian
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Twin Falls Times News
“Provides a phenomenal view of trees around the world.”—Vail Daily
Media
Watch the book trailer
Related Books
Field Guide to Grasses of California
James P. Smith Jr.
Field Guide to the Common Bees of California
Gretchen LeBuhn
Introduction to California Chaparral
Ronald D. Quinn, Sterling Keeley
Trees of the California Landscape
Charles Hatch
Introduction to California Spring Wildflowers of the Foothills, Valleys, and Coast
Philip A. Munz, Dianne Lake
Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers
Philip A. Munz, Diane Renshaw
Introduction to Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington
Philip A. Munz, Dianne Lake, Phyllis M. Faber, Bruce M. Pavlik
Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula
Jules Evens
Field Guide to Mushrooms of Western North America
Mike Davis, Robert Sommer, John Menge