The Magnificent Book of Trees
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The Magnificent Book of Trees
The Magnificent Book of Trees
Take a journey through steamy rainforests, scorching deserts, and vast plains to find 36 spectacular trees, from the swamp cypress to the sweet chestnut.
See the rainbow eucalyptus with its multicolored bark and the Japanese cherry tree dripping with blossom. Find out about the monkey puzzle tree and how it was around at the time of the dinosaurs. Discover the kapok tree with its thorn-covered trunk. Spot the wildlife that lives alongside these impressive species.
With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.
36 TREES: Learn about dozens of trees, from the towering giant redwood to the carbon-storing mangrove.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring a wide variety of trees to life.
FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral nature lovers of all ages.
TREES WORLD MAP: A full-page map shows where in the world each tree originally grew.
COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.
Series: The Magnificent Book of
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798886740530
Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Simon Treadwell
- Illustrated by Val Walerczuk
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 273.0mm
Height: 368.0mm
Weight: 982g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Tony Russell is a forester and horticulturist with more than 30 years of experience. He served as head forester of Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, England, for fourteen years before going on to host serval horticulture-based television and radio programs. He is the author of many works on the subject, including The Encyclopedia of Trees, The Trees of Britain and Europe, and Cornwall’s Great Gardens.
Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and is passionate about animals and natural history.
Simon Treadwell attended the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan and later worked as an Art Director in the advertising industry. As an illustrator, he became a specialist in hyperrealism, using mixed techniques, airbrush, oil, acrylic and watercolors, before deciding to start producing digital artworks. Simon is forever exploring his art and discovering new ideas and techniques to best illustrate his work.
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