Discovering Trees (Discovering Nature S.)

by JillBailey (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1988

  $17.43

  This volume is part of the series Discovering Nature which aims to encourage children to discover more about the world of nature. The majority of the titles in this series have been written and illustrated by Oxford Scientific Films Ltd. As an introduction to trees, this book shows the important part they play in the environment. There are chapters on where trees are found, what they look like, how they grow, and how to identify them by looking at their leaves and bark. Additional information is given on how they provide homes for a variety of insects and animals and how they are used extensively by humans. Stimulus is given for readers to find out more about the subject for themselves.