Bibliograph

Tree, [discover the world of trees-from tiny seeds to mighty forest giants], written by David Burnie ; [special photography, Peter Chadwick, Philip Dowell, and Kim Taylor]

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Tree, [discover the world of trees-from tiny seeds to mighty forest giants], written by David Burnie ; [special photography, Peter Chadwick, Philip Dowell, and Kim Taylor]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 69), glossary and index

Illustrations

illustrationsphotographs

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tree

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Responsibility statement

written by David Burnie ; [special photography, Peter Chadwick, Philip Dowell, and Kim Taylor]

Series statement

DK eyewitness books

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 7.4, 1, 17248

Sub title

[discover the world of trees-from tiny seeds to mighty forest giants]

Summary

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees

Table Of Contents

What is a tree? -- Broadleave -- Coniferous -- Tropical trees -- The birth of a tree -- How trees grow -- Putting down roots -- The tree trunk -- Bark - The outer skin -- From bud to leaf -- Simple leaves -- Compound leaves -- Needles and scales -- Windswept -- Insect pollinators -- Animal pollinators -- Fruit and berries -- Seeds and nuts -- Tropical delights -- Cones -- Falling leaves -- The death of a tree -- Life among the leaves -- Wildfires -- Pollution and disease -- From tree to timber -- Working with wood -- Tree care and management -- Deforestation and conservation -- Did you know? -- Identifying trees -- Find out more

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness treeDiscover the world of trees-from tiny seeds to mighty forest giants

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