Amazon.com description: Product Description: Authoritative text, clear photography and systematic approach make the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Trees" the most comprehensive guide to a wide range of species from around the world. Packed with over 1000 full-colour photographs of more than 500 trees, it is designed to cut through the complicated identification process to enable you to recognize a species instantly. It features a photo-encyclopedic approach. For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Trees" explains what a tree is, how trees are classified and how to keep a record of trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows you the differences between conifers, broadleaves and palms; identifies each genus by leaf type; and, guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms. Identification is made easy. Expertly written and thoroughly authenticated each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the tree's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-colour illustration showing the spread, height and leaf persistence of the species as well as colour-coded bands providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference completes every entry.