{"product_id":"arboretum-tree-botany-book","title":"Arboretum: Welcome to the Museum — Illustrated Tree \u0026 Botany Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Illustrated Tree Book for Nature Study and Botany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArboretum: Welcome to the Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, by Tony Kirkham and illustrated by Katie Scott, is an oversized exploration of trees from around the world for children, families, homeschool nature study, and classroom science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned as a visual tour through a natural history museum, the book introduces an extraordinary variety of trees—from familiar oaks and ancient ginkgos to towering redwoods and unusual species from around the globe. Detailed botanical illustrations invite readers to compare leaves, seeds, bark, branching patterns, growth forms, and other distinguishing characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, readers explore the biology, diversity, cultural significance, and ecological importance of trees, including the vital roles they play within forests and the wider environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Nature Study, Botany \u0026amp; Drawing Inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor homeschool families and educators, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArboretum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is especially useful as a visual reference for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etree and botany studies, nature-study baskets, forest ecology, chalkboard or blackboard drawing inspiration, lesson-book work, and independent browsing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it during a tree or botany block, alongside seasonal woodland studies, or as inspiration for careful observation and botanical drawing. Katie Scott’s large-format illustrations make it easy to notice similarities and differences among species while bringing the remarkable diversity of trees into view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated with expert text from Tony Kirkham of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArboretum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beautifully brings together botanical science, natural history, and art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArboretum: Welcome to the Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by Tony Kirkham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated by Katie Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Big Picture Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: approximately 14.6\" × 10.9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for ages 8–12 and beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized illustrated guide to trees from around the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganized in museum-style gallery spreads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplores tree diversity, structure, seeds, leaves, and growth forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports botany, tree study, forest ecology, and nature study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful reference for homeschool science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich inspiration for chalkboard and lesson-book drawings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngaging for independent browsing and mixed-age family learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Picture Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40385168703552,"sku":"1536235016","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/arboretum-illustrated-tree-botany-book.webp?v=1786619718","url":"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/arboretum-tree-botany-book","provider":"Alder \u0026 Alouette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}