The Little Book of Trees

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Herman Shugart (W. W. Corcoran Professor of Natural History (Emeritus) and Research Professor) Peter White (Professor)

The Little Book of Trees

Herman Shugart (W. W. Corcoran Professor of Natural History (Emeritus) and Research Professor), Peter White (Professor), Tugce Okay

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Princeton University Pres
02 April 2024

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Gardening: shrubs & trees; Trees, wildflowers & plants; The Earth: natural history general

Series: Little Books of Nature

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 colour 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.

By: Herman Shugart (W. W. Corcoran Professor of Natural History (Emeritus) and Research Professor), Peter White (Professor)
Illustrated by: Tugce Okay
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 95mm,
ISBN: 9780691251790
ISBN 10: 0691251797
Series: Little Books of Nature
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Little Book of Trees

"""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"