Trees

<b>Allen Coombes</b> is a botanist in Puebla Mexico where he is curator of scientific collections at the University Botanic Garden. He has written widely on trees and shrubs was a member of the Horticultural Taxonomy Group and worked for the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire England. His publications include RHS Practical Guide Trees for Small Gardens. <p><b>The clearest and sharpest definition guide to over 500 species of trees from around the world. </b><br><br><i>DK Handbook: Trees </i>explains what a tree is how trees are classified and how to keep a record of the trees you have seen. Packed with over 1000 full-colour photographs of more than 500 trees this book cuts through the complicated identification process to enable you to recognize a species instantly. To help in the initial stages of identification the book provides a visual key that shows the differences between conifers broadleaves and palms identifies each genus by leaf type and guides you to the correct species entry. <br><br>Every entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the tree's chief characteristics and distinguishing features and a full-colour illustration showing the spread height and leaf persistence of the species. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms. Compact enough to take out into the field or forest DK Handbooks: Trees makes identifying nature's giants easier than ever before. <br><br><b>Dive straight into this riveting reference guide to trees and explore: </b><br><br>- An introduction providing an accessible primer on the basics of trees and identification.<br>- Each entry includes at-a-glance facts for quick reference.<br>- Photographs show close-ups of key details and highlight distinguishing features making it easy to identify species.<br>- A visual key of leaf type and genus makes identification simple when using the guide out and about <br><br><i>Trees</i> is a must-have guide nature lovers and naturalists ramblers and hikers who want to identify and discover more about different trees.<br><br><b>At DK we believe in the power of discovery. </b><br><br>So why stop there? <br><br>Trees is part of DK's lovely little Handbook Series where you can glide into the galaxies with Stars and Planets showcase your knowledge with Shells and find out about Fossils.</p>