Trees
Subtitle: a complete guide to their biology and structure
By: Roland Ennos
Series: Cornell paperbacks; Comstock/Cornell paperbacks; Cornell paperbacks
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781501704932
Subjects: Trees
Description: Roland Ennos allows readers to better understand trees and their structure by answering questions that include: How did trees evolve? How do they stand up? Why are there so many different types? How and why do we use them? He also explores the evolution of the first trees to the enormous diversity of tree life today. Illustrated with more than 120 stunning color images from around the world. Trees provides fascinating insights into the biology of these magnificent plants.--COVER.
Notes: Originally published: London : Natural History Museum, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The tree story; title: How trees lift water; title: How trees stand up; title: Limits to height; title: Survival strategies; title: Trees in different climates; title: Specialist trees; title: Southern hemisphere trees; title: Trees and people; title: Glossary.