The Book of Trees

Description

Why are trees so important? How many types are there? How do they benefit the environment and wildlife? This book, by the award-winning author Piotr Socha, answers these questions and more, tracking the history of trees from the time of the dinosaurs to the current day.

Piotr Socha is a graphic designer and illustrator, and the son of a beekeeper. He is one of Poland's most popular cartoonists, famous for his comic drawings in various prominent Polish magazines and newspapers. Wojciech Grajkowski is a biologist, and has written widely on science and nature for children.

'Beautiful ... There is humour in the images, and compelling detail and elegant composition' - Children's Book of the Week, Sunday Times 'Informative and beautifully colour-illustrated' - Green Living Parent 'Gorgeous' - Minerva Reads 'Brimming with hundreds of meticulously wrought, vibrant illustrations' - Parent Talk 'Amazing' - Jen Campbell, Christmas Gift Guide 'Stunning, vivid illustrations and a light, witty touch ... a fascinating read' - Countryside Magazine 'A beautifully illustrated homage to trees and their vital importance to us all' - Mainstreet Books 'Remarkable ... Creatively and imaginatively presented, the book really brings the world of trees to life' - Parents in Touch