An Illustrated Tree Book for Nature Study and Botany Arboretum: Welcome to the Museum, by Tony Kirkham and illustrated by Katie Scott, is an oversized exploration of trees from around the world for children, families, homeschool nature study, and classroom science. Designed as a visual tour through a natural history museum, the book introduces an extraordinary variety of trees—from familiar oaks and ancient ginkgos to towering redwoods and unusual species from around the globe. Detailed botanical illustrations invite readers to compare leaves, seeds, bark, branching patterns, growth forms, and other distinguishing characteristics. Along the way, readers explore the biology, diversity, cultural significance, and ecological importance of trees, including the vital roles they play within forests and the wider environment. For Nature Study, Botany & Drawing Inspiration For homeschool families and educators, Arboretum is especially useful as a visual reference for tree and botany studies, nature-study baskets, forest ecology, chalkboard or blackboard drawing inspiration, lesson-book work, and independent browsing. Use it during a tree or botany block, alongside seasonal woodland studies, or as inspiration for careful observation and botanical drawing. Katie Scott’s large-format illustrations make it easy to notice similarities and differences among species while bringing the remarkable diversity of trees into view. Created with expert text from Tony Kirkham of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Arboretum beautifully brings together botanical science, natural history, and art. Product Details Title: Arboretum: Welcome to the Museum Written by Tony Kirkham Illustrated by Katie Scott Publisher: Big Picture Press Hardcover 112 pages Size: approximately 14.6" × 10.9" Recommended for ages 8–12 and beyond Product Features Oversized illustrated guide to trees from around the world Organized in museum-style gallery spreads Explores tree diversity, structure, seeds, leaves, and growth forms Supports botany, tree study, forest ecology, and nature study Beautiful reference for homeschool science Rich inspiration for chalkboard and lesson-book drawings Engaging for independent browsing and mixed-age family learning
