Descriptions of 27 trees commonly found in the Northeast are accompanied by an outline of the typical shape of a mature tree, illustrations of various tree parts, and a map showing the range of the species within the United States. Topics for each tree include habitat, uses, folklore, and the history of development as well as a listing and description of diseases, insects and injuries common to the tree. The compact size of the book makes it a perfect home, school, or public library resource or a field trip companion.

James P. Lassoie, Valerie A. Luzadis, Deborah W. Grover. (1996) 227 pages. Soft cover. Item code: 147IB235.