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Treepedia - (Pedia Books) by Joan Maloof (Hardcover)

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  • A captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore.
  • About the Author: Joan Maloof is founder and director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national organization that works to save threatened forests, and professor emerita of biological sciences at Salisbury University.
  • 152 Pages
  • Nature, Plants
  • Series Name: Pedia Books

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"From oaks and maples to the more exotic dragon's blood and baobab species, trees are known and appreciated across the globe. This book is a mini encyclopedia of sorts-for not only trees, but also tree-related topics like reforestation, forest fires, emerald ash-borers, and more. Similar to Millman's Fungipedia, this book will include entries on both the commonplace and the whimsical alike, with line drawings throughout. The book has roughly 80 entries, in which readers will explore topics ranging from the vast Tongass forest in Alaska to the comparatively very small meristem cells, which allow trees to generate new growth. In addition to entries on the biological and ecological aspects of trees, the book also features more culturally focused entries, including those on historical figures such as renowned nature writer John Muir, and activist Wangari Maathai. Similar to Fungipedia, the book is intended for a general audience, however, it will also appeal to seasoned tree enthusiasts. Entries are supplemented with line drawings from Maren Westfall"--



Book Synopsis



A captivating A-Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us

Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries--on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies--this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal.

In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree, and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya. Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia "Butterfly" Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, proforestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from The Lord of the Rings, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more. The book's portable size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your love of the forest may lead you.

With enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, Treepedia is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods.

  • Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
  • Uses 100 percent recycled, uncoated, wood-free paper



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"This little volume is a collection of fact-filled snippets about trees and related topics - people and places, facts and figures, the odd and unusual, the fascinating and the amazing . . . . Maloof is . . . the perfect person, given her experience and enthusiasm, to assemble such a collection."---Paddy Tobin, An Irish Gardener

"As the author says in her preface Treepedia is "a mini encyclopaedia for our times, short and precious titbits, not to be read in one sitting, but to pick up and put down at a moment's notice." This sums up this book nicely."---Patricia MacDuff, British Naturalists Association

"One of American Institute of Graphic Arts' Top 50 Books / 50 Covers of 2021"



About the Author



Joan Maloof is founder and director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national organization that works to save threatened forests, and professor emerita of biological sciences at Salisbury University. Her books include Nature's Temples and Teaching the Trees. Twitter @OldGrowthFN Maren Westfall is an illustrator, designer, and photographer.
Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 4.7 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 152
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Plants
Series Title: Pedia Books
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: Trees
Format: Hardcover
Author: Joan Maloof
Language: English
Street Date: September 14, 2021
TCIN: 83423361
UPC: 9780691208756
Item Number (DPCI): 247-66-1608
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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