Description
TREES
Book summary
A visual and practical guide for young and old nature lovers alike. With illustrations by Maud Bihan, this book teaches how to recognize the most common trees in our regions, calculate their age and height, and even create your own herbarium. An educational work that combines observation, scientific knowledge, and respect for the natural environment.
What is it about?
This book is an invitation to discover the world of trees from an intimate and scientific perspective. Through 36 illustrated entries, it presents the most common species that can be found in the city, the countryside, the forest, or the garden. Each entry offers key information to identify the tree, its characteristics, and its environment. In addition, it includes practical activities such as learning how to calculate the height and age of a tree, or how to create a herbarium. It is a perfect tool to encourage nature observation and botanical knowledge in a fun and visual way.
Main themes
- Identification of common tree species in Mediterranean regions.
- Observation and classification of nature.
- Practical activities: calculating a tree's height and age, creating a herbarium.
- Environmental education and respect for biodiversity.
- Scientific illustration and visual outreach.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children aged 6 and up with a curiosity for nature, as well as for families and educators looking for practical resources for outdoor trips. It is also ideal for young naturalists and anyone who wants to learn to identify trees in a simple and visual way.
What this book offers
- Basic botanical knowledge adapted for a children's and youth audience.
- Practical skills for observing and collecting natural samples.
- A clear and visual tool to identify up to 36 tree species.
- Fostering interest in nature and the environment.
- Supplementary teaching material for school or family activities.
Technical specifications
- Author: Xavier Japiot
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Illustrated albums, children's and young adult fiction and true stories, natural history (children's/young adult)
- Collection: My Little Nature Guide
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2023
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 265 g
Editorial review
A well-designed field guide that fulfills its goal of making botanical knowledge accessible to the youngest readers. Maud Bihan's illustrations are clear and attractive, and the practical entries facilitate species identification. The inclusion of activities such as creating a herbarium adds notable pedagogical value. Recommended for families and schools that want to take advantage of nature outings as a learning opportunity.