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1) Wise trees
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Leading landscape photographers Diane Cook and Len Jenshel present Wise Trees-a stunning photography book containing more than 50 historical trees with remarkable stories from around the world.
Supported by grants from the Expedition Council of the National Geographic Society, Cook and Jenshel spent two years traveling to fifty-nine sites across five continents to photograph some of the world's most historic and inspirational trees. Trees, they...
3) The tree
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The classic meditation on creativity and the natural world
"For years I have carried this book. . . with me on travels to reread, ponder, envy. In prose of classic gravity, precision, and delicacy, Fowles addresses matters of final importance." -W. S. Merwin, Los Angeles Times Book Review
"The Tree is the fullest and finest exploration I've ever read of how the useless delights to be discovered in nature can ripen into the practice of art." -Lewis...
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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...
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"My Christmas Story Tree, written by bestselling author Mary Manz Simon and illustrated by Gavin Scott, is a board book that sparkles with glitter and foil and leads little ones through the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. Follow along to add the angel, ornaments, candy canes, lights, and finally place the star on the top of the tree while learning the story of the very first Christmas. Come help me make a story tree with decorations bright....
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"Imagine spending every day surrounded by the majesty of the world's most fascinating trees. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from folkloric medicines in tree sap to Shakespeare's Birnam Wood; from the giant sequoias of California to Klimt's Birch trees to Australia's Eucalyptus-this book explores the botany, poetry, folklore, rich history, and natural beauty of trees. Dip in and out or spend...
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Learn to count from 1 to 10 with this captivating collection of illustrations featuring different kinds of amazing trees found across the United States. Have fun reading--and finding--with your child as you search for trees such as 1 Mangrove Tree, 5 Giant Sequoia Trees, and 8 Quaking Aspen Trees. One you're finished counting, the last spread contains 10 more objects hidden throughout the book for you to find next, as well as a page dedicated to explaining...
10) Trees
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A simple introduction to trees describes seasonal changes and discusses different habitats and the contributions trees make to the environment.
12) Trees
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"The clearest and sharpest definition guide to over 500 species of trees from around the world. Packed with more than 1,600 photographs and illustrations with precise annotations to make identification sure and simple. In this fully revised and updated edition, concise and jargo-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each species and provides quick, accessible information"--
14) The tree identification book: a new method for the practical identification and recognition of trees
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This book is divided into two sections, Pictorial Keys and Master Pages. The Keys section provides an easy visual comparison of details to narrow the identification of a tree to one of a small group--the family or genus. The Master Pages then further narrow the differences within a family group to determine the exact species of the tree. More than 1500 photographs, many shown in actual size, are used to provide details such as, leaves, fruit, etc....
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