The Little Book of Trees by Herman Shugart

The Little Book of Trees by Herman Shugart

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size 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 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 from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of trees.

• A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
• Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
• Makes a perfect gift

"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

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.

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ISBN 13	9780691251790
ISBN 10	0691251797
Title	The Little Book of Trees
Author	Herman Shugart And Research )
Series	Little Books Of Nature
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Princeton University Press
Year published	2024-04-02
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.