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Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Trees are one of humanity's most constant and most varied companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to the fragrant cedar of Lebanon, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration ? not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. In Around the World in 80 Trees, expert Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. Stops on the trip include...
65) Trees
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Publisher
Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Shows the life cycle of a tree, and why they are important to us.
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English
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"For millennia, trees have offered renewal and inspiration. They have provided for humanity on every level, from spiritual sanctuary to the raw material for our homes, books, and food. In this beautiful and revealing book, National Geographic combines legendary photography with cutting-edge science to illuminate exactly how trees influence the life of planet Earth--from our personal lives to the weather cycle. Beautifully illustrated essays tell the...
73) A dead log
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Describes the various creatures and plants that live in, on, or under a dead log.
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English
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From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor play-based learning groups, and in 2016 The Forest School Foundation was established in the USA. But why should kids have all the fun? Connecting with green spaces, trees, and plants can...
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English
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"To be able to draw and paint trees and have them look like trees and not just strokes, or gobs of paint, is the supreme test of a landscape artist's ability," declares the author of this practical manual. Distinguished landscape artist Frank M. Rines offers the benefit of his many years of teaching experience in this informative manual, which shows how to re-create one of nature's most triumphant creations: the tree. This concise guide illustrates...
77) Red & Lulu
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotaiton: Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily, it?s just...
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Publisher
Trinity University Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Conservation biologist Gretchen Daily narrates the evolution, impact, and natural wonder of trees, alongside 26 photographs by Charles Katz that illustrate the development of trees: how trunks were formed, what tree rings tell us about human societies, and how trees define the future of humanity"--Provided by publisher.
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