Author(s): Kelsey Oseid

Natural History

Discover the wonder of trees-one of the most essential life forms on the planet-in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars. Trees are fascinating- They live longer than anything else on Earth and can't die of old age. More than half their species exist in a single country-can you guess which one? (Brazil.) They provide oxygen for us to breathe, and each absorbs nearly fifty pounds of carbon dioxide a year. They care for each other by trading water and nutrients through soil fungi and warning one another of drought and disease. In Trees, celebrated artist and author Kelsey Oseid shows us just how vital trees are to the health and beauty of our planet. Her striking naturalistic art is accompanied by fun scientific facts- Some trees have thinner root hairs than human hairs; tree rings provide important information on supernovae and climate change; and you can identify many trees from their leaf shape alone. The world's most stunning, strange, and noteworthy trees (from dragon's blood to monkey-puzzle) come to life in Oseid's playfully detailed style. Filled with captivating information and vivid, colorful illustrations, Trees will delight and inspire nature lovers of all ages.