JONATHAN DRORI

Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tyres? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious? Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation. Featuring 30 plants, discover how:- Dandelions are used to make tyres- Coconut and cork are used in spacecraft- Papyrus, and now pines, make paper- Cacao becomes chocolate- Cotton is spun into shirts... and banknotes- Bamboo helps people as well as pandas...and much more! Best-selling author Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this one-of-a-kind family book. For readers 7 to 100.

Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of 30 plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this one-of-a-kind family book. Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tyres? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious? Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation. Discover how: -Dandelions can turn into tires -Papyrus is pressed into paper -Cacao becomes chocolate -Baobab trees transform into rope -Cotton is spun into banknotes -Bamboo helps people as well as pandas -And much more With 30 beautifully crafted stories throughout history and from all around the world, this book entwines plant science with human history and technology and is a beautiful botanical gift to explore and treasure for readers 7-70 years.

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail

1000-PIECE JIGSAW FOR PLANT LOVERS: piece together a living, breathing world of plants and fill the gaps in your knowledge with the comprehensive poster guideBESTSELLING AUTHOR: text by expert Jonathan Drori CBE, the author of the bestselling books Around the World in 80 Trees and Around the World in 80 PlantsHOURS OF COSY FUN: learn about 50 plants from around the world - all from the comfort of home! STUNNINGLY DETAILED ARTWORK: Lucille Clerc's intricately drawn world is bursting with minute detail. LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books. Take a trip across the globe with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring 50 of the most stunning plants known to humans. Lucille Clerc's sumptuous illustrations provide the perfect puzzle challenge, while Jonathan Drori reveals how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore on the accompanying poster. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. This is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. Finished puzzle 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.)

Bestselgerforfatteren og miljøforkjemperen Jonathan Drori følger i fotsporene til Phileas Fogg mens han forteller historiene til 80 praktfulle trær fra hele kloden. I jorda rundt på 80 trær bruker Jonathan Drori plantevitenskap for å belyse hvordan trær spiller en rolle i alle deler av menneskelivet, fra det romantiske til det fantastiske. Fra trærne i Storbritannia, til Indias hellige banyantre, tilbyr de oss et fristed og inspirasjon - for ikke å snakke om råvarene til alt fra aspirin til lønnesirup. Stopp på turen inkluderer lindetrærne på Berlins Unter den Linden-boulevard, som beruser både amorøse tyskere og sultne bier, de flotteste gatene i London fra det nittende århundre, som var brolagt med australsk eukalyptus, og Redwood-skogene i California, hvor hemmeligheten til trærnes skyhøye høyder finnes i egenskapene til de minste vanndråpene. Hver av disse merkelige og sanne historiene - befolket av selvmumifiserende munker, treklatrende geiter og aldri så lite radioaktive nøtter - er illustrert av Lucille Clerc, og tar leseren med på en reise som er like informativ som den er vakker. Boken kombinerer historie, vitenskap og et vell av sære detaljer - det burde være overraskelser for alle.

A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW FOR NATURE LOVERS - Piece together a living, breathing world of trees and fill the gaps in your knowledge as you go with a comprehensive poster guideBESTSELLING AUTHOR - Text by tree expert Jonathan Drori CBE, the author of the bestselling book Around the World in 80 Trees, and upcoming Around the World in 80 PlantsHOURS OF COSY FUN - Learn about 50 trees from around the world - all from the comfort of home! THE PERFECT GIFT - Illustration-led, highly finished jigsaw and illustrated poster for maximum gift appealAMAZING ARTWORK - Lucille Clerc's intricately drawn world is bursting with minute detailFinished puzzle measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.)Discover the world in 50 trees! From the beech forests of southern Sweden to the North African argan trees - goats aloft in their branches - passing by India's sacred banyan, the Hawaiian koa, and right down to Australia's jarrah.

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail

"Beautiful to behold and to read" - THE SUNDAY TIMES"An arboreal odyssey" - NATURE"One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year" - DAILY MAIL"Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over" - WIREDJonathan Drori’s number one bestseller, now available in paperback! Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water. Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone. Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben's The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts. Winner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018." An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel" - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Låt denna rikt illustrerade bok ta dig med på en resa runt jorden och upptäck en naturskatt vad gäller skönhet och funktion. Jonathan Drori presenterar genom kärleksfulla skildringar 80 olika träd från jordens alla kontinenter – läs om trädens fysiska drag såväl som hur träden lever i symbios med omgivande natur, djur och människor. Här berättas om den svenska björkens näringsrika sav, om de italienska klibbalarna som bokstavligen bär upp Venedig, om Kolaträdet i Ghana vars råvara var en av grundingredienserna i läskedrycken Coca-Cola samt det vita mullbärsträdet i Kina vars löv var en avgörande faktor för Sidenvägens uppkomst. Än mer exotiska exempel är Sève Bleue i Nya Kaledonien med sin nickelrika, blågröna sav samt den amerikanska sekvojan som kan sträcka sig mer än 100 meter ovan mark. Författare Jonathan Drori var tidigare styrelsemedlem i Royal Botanic Garden i Kew, England och är ambassadör för Världsnaturfonden. Illustratör Lucille Clerc har lång erfarenhet med uppdrag inom främst mode- och museivärlden.

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAIL Evening Standard Books of the Year 2018 The Times Gardening Books of the Year 2018 Discover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller… Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe. In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India's sacred banyan tree, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration – not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water. Each of these strange and true tales – populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts – is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the reader on a journey that is as informative as it is beautiful. The book combines history, science and a wealth of quirky detail - there should be surprises for everyone. Perfect for fans of Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, this new book will certainly whet the appetite of any tree lover to take an around-the-world trip, or simply visit your local botanic garden. The perfect travel guide for nature enthusiasts. Winner at the Woodland Books of the Year Awards 2018. "An irresistible mix of science, culture, botany, history and vicarious travel" - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD