The Little Book of Trees

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    The Little Book of Trees Authors: , Illustrator: Tugce Okay Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Princeton University Press
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    Pages: 160 Illustrations and other contents: 140 color illus. Language: English ISBN: 9780691251790 Categories: , , ,

    A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-sized exploration of the world’s trees Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Trees is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference book about the world’s trees, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from tree anatomy, diversity, and architecture to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on trees in myths, folklore, and modern culture around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of trees. A beautifully designed pocket-sized book with a foil-stamped cloth cover Features some 140 color illustrations and photos Makes a perfect gift

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    "Tugce Okay proves once again that she is an artist of high merit with her exquisite illustrations. . . . Shugart and White have done a magnificent job."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds "[A] glorious homage to our leafy friends."---Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady

    Author Biography

    Herman Shugart is professor emeritus of natural history at the University of Virginia. Peter White is professor emeritus of biology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Shugart and White are coauthors of The World Atlas of Trees and Forests (Princeton). Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.