{"product_id":"trees-of-new-england-a-natural-history-9780762737956","title":"Trees Of New England: A Natural History","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaking up where field guides leave off  Trees of New England prsents the natural history of the native and common non-native tree species growing in New England. It discusses how and when they reproduce themselves; how their physical structure protects them from the elements; how animals get food and shelter from them; how people use them; and how diseases  insect pests  and environmental degradation are affecting trees today.  A noted naturalist  the author communicates his love for trees in every description and gentle detail. The splendidly written narrative is enhanced by beautiful line drawings of the leaves  needles  bark  nuts  and other features of the trees  giving the book an additional function as an identification aid. It also includes a range map for each species  an index of scientific names  and information about how Native Americans and colonists used trees for food and medicine and how trees have appeared in folklore and mythology.  Trees serve many valuable functions--producing oxygen so other organisms can live  absorbing carbon dioxide  preventing erosion  providing wood for countless products  and producing fruit  nuts  and syrup. This highly readable book will increase anyones appreciation of the majestic trees that populate our landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45792377241653,"sku":"ByrdShop_0762737956","price":239.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780762737956_4e233a96-87b6-49b7-b250-02014c4fdc88.jpg?v=1784747822","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/trees-of-new-england-a-natural-history-9780762737956","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}