A Tree a Day

Discover the life of trees through science, folklore, history and art - every day of the year.Immerse yourself in the world of trees with A Tree A Day - packed with tree facts and richly illustrated throughout with photographs and art. Nature writer Amy-Jane Beer takes us on a tour around the world's woodlands to tell the stories of a variety of trees, from mysterious ginkos to historical oaks.Anyone who has sat in the dappled shade of a mighty oak or wandered in the blaze of a deciduous woodland in autumn cannot fail to appreciate the wonder of our trees and forests. Each of the 366 entries in this beautiful book - one for every day of the year - reveals some of the fascinating science, natural history or folklore of our great and gracious green neighbours, the history made beneath their branches, or the creativity they inspire.From the awesome Californian redwoods, titans of the tree world, to tiny but exquisite bonsai, and from the fantastically irritable sentinel willow of Harry Potter fame to the Japanese springtime tradition of hanami (blossom viewing) - this captivating collection showcases remarkable individuals and explores some of the ways trees support life on Earth as we know it.Celebrating one of the longest-living lifeforms on earth, A Tree A Day is forest bathing in book form and a wonder for nature lovers and tree enthusiasts alike.

ISBN:	9781849946520
Publisher:	Batsford Books
Imprint:	Batsford
Published date:	09 Sep 2021
DEWEY:	582.16
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	4496
Number of pages:	368
Weight:	988g
Height:	164mm
Width:	227mm
Spine width:	31mm

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