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A comprehensive new reference work on the trees of the world, with fully illustrated A-Z directory. The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees covers the entire world of trees with outstanding text and abundant illustrations and photography. Forests and woods cover 30% of the world's land surface. This book describes the forest ecosystem and the four major forest types of the world: boreal, temperate, subtropical, tropical. The main part of the encyclopedia is the A-Z directory of the world's trees: Species identification tables, fact boxes, and thumbnail maps show the distribution of native trees. Information for each tree includes a concise taxonomic description and explains where the tree grows naturally. Color photographs and illustrations depict each family in summer and fall, bark texture, leaves, seeds and nuts, and where applicable, blossoms. Captions describe the dimensions and characteristics of each tree in exacting detail. Other interesting features of the encyclopedia include: Detailed descriptions of tree structures: shapes, trunk structure, root systems, leaf shapes and functions, flowers and fruit Notable forests around the world Effect of trees on economies and societies Further reading section Extensive glossary Comprehensive indexes of common and scientific names. The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees features the familiar as well as the exotic. The Baobab, for instance, can store tens of thousands of gallons in water in its light, fleshy wood, remains leafy during droughts, and provides a natural source of water for people and animals alike.

About the Author :
Steve Cafferty, M.Sc. is a botanist at the Natural History Museum in London, England. He was for many years a horticulturist in the tropical department of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and is widely published in scientific journals.

Review :
A great primer... reader-friendly and helpful.-- (11/20/2005) A wealth of information on hundreds of species of trees... Clear illustrations, tables, and rich color photographs accompany each entry.-- (09/03/2005) An essential resource for both serious botanists and amateur gardeners. Editor Cafferty marshals the salient facts required for identifying and understanding the properties inherent in complex communities of trees.-- (09/01/2005) Beautiful color photos and drawings grace every page, and the glossary and common and Latin name indexes are valuable tools... thorough and a bargain. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels.-- (04/01/2006) Comprehensive reference on trees. The book is exceptionally well-organized and beautifully illustrated.-- (09/01/2005) Each section has detailed explanations and profuse illustrations. There are tables that help in identification, fact boxes... common names... climatic zones... economic importance.-- (12/18/2005) Helps readers to appreciate the beauty and utility of trees around the world... provides detailed information on a vast range of trees.-- (12/10/2005) Mouthwatering photos... information is authoritative, clear and interesting.-- (12/15/2005) Packed with photos and illustrations, introductory information about basic tree biology and terminology as well as forestry and silviculture background, the initial chapters set the stage for individual tree profiles that follow... if you don't know a larch from a hemlock, here is a great place to start recognizing the differences.-- (11/05/2005) This rich resource is piled to the brim with unique photos and lively descriptions and anecdotes... a perfect gift for a tree lover.-- (11/01/2005) A comprehensive reference book with hundreds of color photographs, illustrations, charts and location maps.--Karen Martin"Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" (09/24/2005) A delightful table-top book full of color pictures of trees at their best.--Ken Smith"London Free Press" (11/26/2005) If you love trees, you will love this all-encompassing reference volume that celebrates them in all their many-splendored variety, history and uses.--Carole Desormeaux"Canadian Camera" (12/01/2005) Selected as one of Library Journals "Best Reference Sources 2005": "Firefly's reputation for producing unusually attractive reference books will be enhanced by this appealing work on trees."--Brian E. Coutts and Cheryl LaGuardia"Library Journal" (04/15/2006)



Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781554070510
  • Publisher: Firefly Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books
  • Height: 297 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Spine Width: 26 mm
  • Width: 239 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1554070511
  • Publisher Date: 01 Sep 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 1615 gr


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