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The hidden life of trees : a graphic adaptation

Wohlleben, Peter

The hidden life of trees : a graphic adaptation - Gurugram Penguin Books, 2024 - 234 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.), 30 cm.

The graphic novel adaptation of Peter Wohlleben's international bestseller, with breathtaking illustrations and easy-to-follow text that will delight readers young and old. Are trees social beings? For forester Peter Wohlleben, the answer has always been yes, the forest is a social network. Trees live like human families: tree parents live together with their children, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick and struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel follows Peter as its loveable main character, revealing the secret network of the forest and sharing struggles and triumphs from his career protecting trees. Told in Peter's warm, conversational voice, not unlike that of a beloved grandfather chatting fireside, this visually stunning book offers scientific insights and pearls of wisdom gained from Peter's decades of observing forests, including how trees impact weather and climate, how they communicate with each other, and how they interact with fungal networks deep within the ground. It also offers poignant memories from Peter's personal life. In this beautifully illustrated narrative peppered with scientific facts, Peter Wohlleben tells the story of his journey from city boy to the world's most famous forester, sharing his insights into trees and the challenges they face. Take a guided your through the extraordinary life of the forest, where you'll meet trees that communicate through their root systems, protect each other from danger and even live together like human families. A portal to an astonishing yet fragile world and a call to protect it for future generations. -- back cover.

9780143473299


Graphic Novels and Comics
Trees Ecology Comics
Forest Ecology
Biographical Comics
Botany
Life Sciences

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