Trees are the lungs of the world. They have inspired our stories, myths and culture. Every climate, every nation has its tales of trees, true or legendary, that help us understand ourselves and the beauty of the natural world around us. This gorgeously illustrated book explores the cultural significance that trees have in different societies. From the olive trees of Athens to the Eucalyptus trees of Australia, discover the place of trees in history and mythology across the world.

 

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Flying Eye Books .

Cynthia Alonso is an illustrator and graphic designer born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied Design at Buenos Aires University and also taught typography classes there for several years. Alonso is currently living in Berlin. Iris Volant is a researcher and writer for Flying Eye Books, specialising in non-fiction for children. She lives in London. Cynthia Alonso is an illustrator and graphic designer. She lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is her first book.