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    Celebritrees: Historic & Famous Trees of the World

    By Rebecca Gibbon and Margi Preus

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    Some trees have lived many lifetimes, standing as silent witnesses to history. Some are remarkable for their age and stature; others for their usefulness. A bristlecone pine tree in California has outlived man by almost 4,000 years; a baobab tree in Australia served as a prison for Aboriginal prisoners at the turn of the twentieth century; and a major oak in England was used as a hiding place for Robin Hood and his men (or so the story goes…).

    The fourteen trees in this book have earned the title "Celebritrees" for their global fame and significance. Both in fact and in legend, these fascinating trees remind us not only how much pleasure trees bring, but what they can tell us about history.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateMar 1, 2011
    ISBN9781429991490
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    Celebritrees: Historic & Famous Trees of the World
    Author

    Rebecca Gibbon

    Raised in Wales, Rebecca moved to Herefordshire after being based in London for many years. She collects children's books, vintage tea towels, Galt toys and Scandinavian ceramics, all of which feed her imagination. Rebecca took her foundation course at the Cardiff School of Art & Design, followed by a BA in Graphic Design at Liverpool School of Art. After graduating, she took an MA in Illustration at the Royal College of Art. There's a special naïve quality to Rebecca Gibbon's work that is reminiscent of LS Lowry, but all the colour and activity in each image mean her artworks are perfect for children's books, travel illustration, advertising campaigns, packaging and editorial.

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    • 3/5
      Non-fiction informational book about all the different kinds of trees.
    • 4/5
      This informational book pairs fun and interesting illustrations with facts about famous trees. Each page is dedicated to a famous tree and information on why it is special. At the back of the book is specific information on species of trees. This book is appropriate for intermediate readers.
    • 4/5
      Fourteen famous and noteworthy trees are profiled in this charming picture-book from author Margi Preus and illustrator Rebecca Gibbon, which is as engaging as it is informative. From 4,800-year-old Methusaleh - a bristlecone pine, and the oldest known tree in the world - to the 379-foot-tall Hyperion - a coast redwood that currently holds the title of tallest tree - many of the arboreal beings discussed in Celebritrees are distinctive for being the record-holder in some measurable quantity. General Sherman (whose location is kept secret, to protect his health), a giant sequoia whose trunk is a massive 52,500 cubit feet, is the largest by volume; while the Tule Tree, which is currently 177 feet around, is considered the thickest. Other trees are included because of their historical and cultural significance, from The Bodhi Tree under which Buddha is believed to have gained enlightenment (the most famous of the "bo" trees is said to have been planted in 288 BCE, from a cutting taken from the original), to The Major Oak, a hollow oak in Sherwood Forest that is said to have been a hiding place for Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men.As a confirmed tree-lover, I found Celebritrees absolutely delightful! I learned quite a bit about a number of specific trees from around the world, and I also was led to consider how important trees are to human beings in general, not just as physical "resources," but as meeting places, symbolic locations in a larger landscape of meaning, and spiritual retreats in our bustling world. As someone who, in the course of my daily commute, passes through some immensely crowded places, I find just the idea of trees refreshing, and never find myself in a more tree-dominated locale without feeling that these arboreal friends are a true blessing. The main text of the book is followed by an informative afterword that gives more details about each tree profiled, while the artwork, done in acrylic ink, colored pencil, and watercolor, is fresh and appealing, with a somewhat vintage style that is very charming. All in all, this is an excellent work of natural history for the picture-book set, one I would recommend to any young tree lover!
    • 4/5
      Great history and description of famous trees including record holders. There is also a section on those species of trees in general and then a section on preserving trees. 5 stars for the text, 2 stars for the illustrations. Overall 4 stars.
    • 4/5
      Finally, a title to booktalk on Arbor Day!
    • 5/5
      Review: The book is about 14 of the most historic and famous trees in history. The trees discussed in this book are famous because how old they are, they way they look, and they way they are used. The oldest tree talked about in the book is the Methuselah, which is around 4,800 years old and is the oldest living organism on earth. The tallest tree in the book is the Hyperion, which is 379ft. tall, and the current record holder. A tree in the book that had an interesting use was the Chapel Oak. This oak tree had two chapels built into it in 1696 on two different levels with stairs built on the outside. These are only three of the famous trees discussed in the book. Genre: InformationalGenre Critique: This book is filled with true facts, dates, and details about 14 of the most famous trees in the World. For every tree in the book it tells what the tree is named, what kind of tree species it is, the place and state or country where it is found, and the age of the tree. Each tree in the book has two pages devoted to it. The author gives a brief history of the tree which may include its height or width or weight and the life of the tree today. Also at the end of the book there is 4 pages that gives more information about each of the trees. There is also a page at the end of the book that talks about what people can do to help grow celebritrees today.
    • 4/5
      Fourteen famous trees across the globe are honored in this book, including City Park's Dueling Oaks in New Orleans. Although this delightful book does not include a map where all the trees can be found, what a great activity that would be - to have kids create a map to show the states of the U.S. (California, NY, LA, GA, and KA) and the six countries of the world that have famous old trees: Italy, Mexico, Sri Lanka, France, and England.
    • 5/5
      Trees can teach us about history. They have witnessed more history than mankind. This book introduces readers to various species of trees and provides fun facts about each tree.
    • 3/5
      very interesting look at the world's most famous trees. This would obviously be a good choice for Arbor Day or Earth Day.