Trees are among nature's most remarkable achievements growing from a seed you can hold in your hand into a green giant several storeys high. Read all about their unbelievably long lifespans and how they can live in the most extreme conditions from baking deserts to icy wastelands. You'll also find out how they provide us with fuel food shelter - an
Author Biography
Jim Pipe studied Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University and spent 10 years in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin with his wife. Mark Bergin was born in Hastings, England, in 1961. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and specialises in historical reconstructions, aviation and maritime subjects. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea with his wife and children.
