A tree a day : 365 of the world's most majestic trees / Amy-Jane Beer.
Material type:
TextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2022Description: 368 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781797214887
- 1797214888
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Main Library | NonFiction | 582.16 B415 | Available | 33111010818116 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year.
Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. 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-- A Tree a Day explores the botany, poetry, folklore, rich history, and natural beauty of trees. Dip in and out or spend each day exploring a new natural wonder. With award-winning photography, works of art, and detailed illustrations on every page, A Tree a Day illuminates the timeless splendor and power of the world's trees.
GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Each tree is illustrated with a unique work of art--from classical painting to breathtaking photographs.
MEDITATIVE START TO EACH DAY: A Tree a Day is a beautiful reminder to pause each day and appreciate the natural world--no matter where you are. Each of the 365 entries offers a seasonal quote, fact, or story about trees to inspire gratitude and wonder.
EVERGREEN: Nature lovers will return to this book day after day, year after year--it makes for the perfect bite-sized, bedside reading.
AUTHOR EXPERTISE: In addition to being a nature writer for The Guardian , Amy Jane-Beer has written more than 30 books about science and natural history.
Perfect for:
Tree and Nature Enthusiasts; Gardeners; Hikers, Backpackers, and Campers; Environmentalist; Fans of A Cloud a Day
Includes index.
Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by Batsford.
"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 each day of the year exploring a new natural wonder. With award-winning photography, works of art, and detailed illustrations on every page, this book illuminates the timeless splendor and power of the world's trees"-- Provided by publisher.