Trees (A Harpercollins Nature Study Book) - Hardcover

Pine, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060214686 ISBN 13: 9780060214685

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1995

Synopsis

Introduces seven trees commonly found in North America, and discusses the importance of trees in our global environment

About this title

From Booklist:

Gr. 3^-5. Like the other books in the Backyard Nature Study series, this offers nature appreciation as well as information. Pine, a professional gardener and freelance writer, speaks of trees as "the friendly giants of the earth" and even ventures that they "seem to share our thoughts and dreams." Although this approach may put off readers seeking just the facts, the book is also informative, in a general way, about such matters as roots, leaves, cones, nuts, seeds, and photosynthesis. Individual chapters focus on seven species: the ginkgo, maple, oak, ailanthus, willow, sycamore, and pine. Attractive oil paintings illustrate the text. In keeping with the author's approach, the artwork is never diagrammatic but depicts handsome trees in city and country settings, as well as details of leaves, nuts, and the like. A good complement for traditional field guides. Carolyn Phelan

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0060214686
• ISBN 13: 9780060214685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Illustrator: Joudrey Ken