The Magnificent Book of Trees - Hardcover

Russell, Tony

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798886740530

Verlag: Weldon Owen, 2024

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Travel all around the world to see 36 magnificent trees close up.

Take a journey through steamy rainforests, scorching deserts, and vast plains to find 36 spectacular trees, from the swamp cypress to the sweet chestnut.

See the rainbow eucalyptus with its multicolored bark and the Japanese cherry tree dripping with blossom. Find out about the monkey puzzle tree and how it was around at the time of the dinosaurs. Discover the kapok tree with its thorn-covered trunk. Spot the wildlife that lives alongside these impressive species.

With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for all the family.

36 TREES: Learn about dozens of trees, from the towering giant redwood to the carbon-storing mangrove.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring a wide variety of trees to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral nature lovers of all ages.

TREES WORLD MAP: A full-page map shows where in the world each tree originally grew.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Creatures of the Abyss, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Tony Russell is a forester and horticulturist with more than 30 years of experience. He served as head forester of Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, England, for fourteen years before going on to host serval horticulture-based television and radio programs. He is the author of many works on the subject, including The Encyclopedia of Trees, The Trees of Britain and Europe, and Cornwall’s Great Gardens.

Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and is passionate about animals and natural history.

Simon Treadwell attended the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan and later worked as an Art Director in the advertising industry. As an illustrator, he became a specialist in hyperrealism, using mixed techniques, airbrush, oil, acrylic and watercolors, before deciding to start producing digital artworks. Simon is forever exploring his art and discovering new ideas and techniques to best illustrate his work.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Weldon Owen
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798886740530
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Zeichner: Walerczuk Val, Treadwell Simon
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar