DK Eyewitness Books: Tree

By David Burnie

Book Overview

Full-color photos. "Here is everything readers will ever desire to know about trees. Every imaginable aspect of the life of a tree is examined. Anatomy, physiology, reproduction, growth, and development are described using the best photos in botanical literature and succinct, lively captions. Each page is a delight to the eye. Of particular note is the coverage of tree diseases, including acid rain. An excellent reference, a valuable addition to any school or public library."--(starred) "Science Books & Films.""

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789458209
• ISBN13: 9780789458209
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

i don't usually write reviews for books i haven't seen yet..

...but I have to tell you that David Burnie rocks! I was looking for an earlier edition of this book (Tree) that we got from the library to see if I could get a used copy, and I am thrilled that DK came out with a new edition. My daughter is 5, and so a lot of these DK books are too "busy" for her. However, this book by David Burnie was just right. (Of course, I read the text aloud.) The photography held her attention well, and all together we spent a couple hours over the course of a week looking at this book where she asked me a MILLION questions. Burnie covers everything from what kind of seeds different trees generate, to how logs are fashioned into boards at a saw mill, to how acid rain "burns" forests. On the other hand, this book would not be too young for a jr. high or high schooler who was looking for some general information about trees. The text is not at all baby-ish or dumbed-down. I learned a lot myself.