Tree - David Burnie|Natural History Museum

Trees form one of the most impressive and beautiful parts of the natural landscape
reflecting the changing seasons in their growth.
Yet because of their height
many parts of these giants of the plant world are rarely seen in close-up.
This dazzling collection of specially commissioned photographs reveals all the beauty and variety of tree leaves
flowers
fruit
seeds
and bark.Starting with a look at the different parts of a tree
and examining the characteristics of broadleafed
coniferous and tropical trees
Tree goes on to explore how trees grow
how they develop
what animals
insects and plants live on and beneath them
why trees die
and how they are cut for timber.
This book provides a compelling introduction to the life of a tree as it develops from a tiny seed into a mature specimen.Produced in association with the Natural History Museum
London
Tree is an exceptionally beautiful and informative visual guide to the natural history of trees from around the world.