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by Olivia Watson (Author), Tjarda Borsboom (Illustrator)
This book is simply stunning! Our planet is covered in an incredible variety of awesome trees, from tiny, elegantly crafted bonsai to giant redwood trees towering above our heads. They're in our gardens, cities and even in our homes. They are all fascinating in so many ways...but what exactly are trees, and how do they grow? Tree explores the science behind trees in a fun and curious way, with fascinating bite-size facts and stunning full-color illustrations throughout. Covering key topics, including germination, pollination, seed dispersal and much more. Discover remarkably resilient trees that have adapted to the harshest conditions on Earth, from dry deserts to murky mangrove swamps.
- Kill or cure? Discover the amazing trees used in miraculous medicines, and some poisonous ones that could prove deadly!
- What's that smell? Sniff out the world's stinkiest trees, including one that smells like rotting fish!
- What do trees need to grow? Find lots of helpful tips to help you become a green thumbed gardener!
- Could trees save our planet? Discover how trees clean up our air and help to fight climate change.
From the food we eat to the books we read; trees play a vital role in all our lives. With Tree you can explore the wonderful world of these incredible plants and find out just how important they really are. Luxuriously bound, with 64 breathtakingly illustrated full-color pages, this book is a number one gift for nature-loving youngsters. Once read this book will stay with kids forever!
Author Biography
Tjarda is a Dutch artist with a special love for flowers, plants, trees and nature. Her work is vector based, filled with textures and lots of details to engage children as they explore her world. She lives with her boyfriend, two teenage sons and a dog, in Nijmegen Netherlands. Olivia Watson is a writer based in the beautiful county of Cornwall in the South West of England. She is passionate about nature and loves exploring the coast and spending time on the beach. She is an avid reader and always has her head in a book!
