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Around the World in 80 Trees
Where can you find Methuselah, the oldest tree in the world? Why is the baobab's trunk so fat? Can trees really warn each other that something is about to eat them? Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 trees and how they relate to each other, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of trees found across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don't. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals trees that give us food and medicine, trees with ancient legends, record-breaking trees and more. Focus spreads will explore subjects such as the life cycle of trees, how they communicate with each other, why trees are vital to the Earth's health, and their importance to us.
72 pages, Hardcover
Published April 14, 2022
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About the author
Ben Lerwill
52 books9 followersBen Lerwill has been working as a freelance travel writer for over fifteen years. His work has appeared in more than fifty national and international publications, from The Sunday Times to National Geographic Traveler. He is thrilled that, through children’s books, he can share his enthusiasm about the wider world with young readers. Ben Lerwill lives with his family in Oxfordshire, England.
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August 5, 2022
4.5 Stars
A fascinating beautifully illustrated and informative book.
A fascinating beautifully illustrated and informative book.
July 14, 2024
Around the World in 80 Trees has a spectacular cover. It’s educational and beautifully illustrated. There are even wonderful color maps that show the trees locations. I highly recommend this book to tree lovers everywhere. This book is great!
May 6, 2022
In total, our planet has more than 60,000 different tree species, and experts think there are more than THREE TRILLION individual trees growing right now.
A fascinating reference book for our middle grade (and middle school) readers. Lerwill's writing is straight forward and Kajfez's illustrations are spot on supportive. While he describes 80 trees, he also helps students hold on to so much information by categorizing trees in multiple ways - they are conifers or broadleaf, they are flowering or nonflowering, they live in one of four regions of the world. Some of the content is technical (parts of a tree, how root systems work, etc.), there are also a lot of interesting facts (not that root systems aren't interesting ;). Fig trees can't survive without wasps. Ants live in the whistling thorn tree and when they exit the holes they've made, "it makes the trees whistle in the wind." Several facts include details about the value of these trees to their environment as well as to humans. And the book closes with details about what we can do to conserve and to protect trees.
BOOK TALK THIS - Take a close look at the table of contents with students because the organization of the book is important to understanding what's coming next. Then look closely at the organization of a section on one of the regions (e.g. The Americas) and how Lerwill has it set up - there's a two page spread with a map and illustrations of the trees that will be described and the following pages focus on these trees (a short description for each).
A fascinating reference book for our middle grade (and middle school) readers. Lerwill's writing is straight forward and Kajfez's illustrations are spot on supportive. While he describes 80 trees, he also helps students hold on to so much information by categorizing trees in multiple ways - they are conifers or broadleaf, they are flowering or nonflowering, they live in one of four regions of the world. Some of the content is technical (parts of a tree, how root systems work, etc.), there are also a lot of interesting facts (not that root systems aren't interesting ;). Fig trees can't survive without wasps. Ants live in the whistling thorn tree and when they exit the holes they've made, "it makes the trees whistle in the wind." Several facts include details about the value of these trees to their environment as well as to humans. And the book closes with details about what we can do to conserve and to protect trees.
BOOK TALK THIS - Take a close look at the table of contents with students because the organization of the book is important to understanding what's coming next. Then look closely at the organization of a section on one of the regions (e.g. The Americas) and how Lerwill has it set up - there's a two page spread with a map and illustrations of the trees that will be described and the following pages focus on these trees (a short description for each).
January 18, 2025
Must read especially for adults. Every adult who thinks “it’s just a tree” read this book.
February 9, 2025
Sehr schöne Illustrationen
Kurze aber Informationsbesuche Beiträge zu den einzelnen Bäumen.
Super für Mikrolearning und hat häufig zu weiteren Recherchen inspiriert.
Kurze aber Informationsbesuche Beiträge zu den einzelnen Bäumen.
Super für Mikrolearning und hat häufig zu weiteren Recherchen inspiriert.
June 30, 2025
Hình minh họa xinh xỉu, khá bao quát các loại cây đặc trưng ở mỗi lục địa
May 4, 2024
I picked this book to see if it would be something for my granddaughter. It is best suited for age 7+ and she is pretty smart but only 3.5 years old.
The illustrations are great, the descriptions are clear, brief and engaging. There is a terrific fold out of A Family of Tree of Trees. It is a great trip around the world learning about trees, their importance and why they need our help. For elementary school teachers, it could be a springboard for activities and further learning. This book can be enjoyed by all members of the family. Kudos to both the author and illustrator!
The illustrations are great, the descriptions are clear, brief and engaging. There is a terrific fold out of A Family of Tree of Trees. It is a great trip around the world learning about trees, their importance and why they need our help. For elementary school teachers, it could be a springboard for activities and further learning. This book can be enjoyed by all members of the family. Kudos to both the author and illustrator!
September 29, 2022
I did think there would more tree's than there actually were but it was okay. It's not something you can go with and tie in with another activity.
October 29, 2022
Good to have in the house as a primer. Probably best suited for 8+.
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