Nature Guide: Trees: The World in Your Hands

by Tony Russell

Overview

A new generation of illustrated natural history handbooks, produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution.

 

The new DK Nature Guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's inimitable style.

From beech to buttonwood, pear to polar, walnut to weeping willow, Nature Guide: Trees is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of each tree, whether a spore, seed, or flowering tree.

Includes:

   • Stunning images revealing intricate details and unique features of specimens
   • Expert writing and research by specialists
   • Clear, concise, and informative text bring the subjects to life
   • Specially commissioned close-up photography and illustrations
   • Carefully structured profiles ensuring it is easy to locate key information
   • Entries organized in intuitive categories or groupings for ease of reference

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756690397
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	04/02/2012
Series:	DK Nature Guides
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	655,330
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)

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 14 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, Cornwall’s Great Gardens, and The Gardens of Spetchley Park.