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Trees have been around for nearly 400 million years, and today about 25,000 species of trees have been identified. Weve relied on trees for everything from fuel, food, and medicine to building houses and railways. Today, trees still touch our lives in countless ways. But what do we really know about them?Branching Out takes an in-depth look at these incredible plants, introducing the basics of tree biology and profiling 11 different trees from around the world, including familiar ones such as the Red Maple and lesser-known trees like the Tall-Stilted Mangrove. Showcasing the inextricable ways in which trees are part of our society, culture, and economy, this illustrated volume also outlines how animals need trees and how, sometimes, they even help trees survive through symbiosis.
About the Author
Although she started making books at the age of nine, Joan Marie Galat wasn't published until she was 12 years old, when she became a paid weekly newspaper columnist. Today she is the international award-winning author of more than 20 books in eight languages.Joan shares her love of the stars in the Dot to Dot in the Sky series, which combines sky science with the ancient myths that give night sky objects their names. Her first book, Dot to Dot in the Sky - Stories in the Stars, became a best seller within six weeks of its release. Joan's National Geographic Kids title: Solve This! Wild and Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You, steers young readers into building their creativity through the engineering process.Joan's books for children explore engineering, astronomy, ancient myths and legends, light pollution, volcanoes, history, nature, wildlife, ecology, and other topics. Her work for adults include a travel guide and motivational title. A prolific writer for all ages and relentless promoter of reading, Joan uses storytelling to connect with audiences. She offers presentations in person and via Skype. Career highlights have involved speaking at a United Nations Environment Programme event in South Korea; presenting at an international book fair in Seoul; touring in Australia; and presenting at schools and libraries across Canada.Joan operates MoonDot Media, a communications business offering writing and editing solutions in broadcast, print, and multi-media. Freelance jobs have encompassed writing radio and video scripts, an Internet cartoon, magazine articles, exhibit text, speeches, annual reports, and other projects. She also provides consulting for writers on query letters, manuscripts, and the submission process. Visit www.joangalat.com or www.moondotmedia.come for additional information.#STEM #STEAM
