Nonfiction Trees

* Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * * WINNER of the National Book Critics Circle Award * Books for a Better Life Award * The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year * This masterpiece by the National Book Award–winning author of The...

Percival Everett's The Trees is a must-listen that opens with a series of brutal murders in the rural town of Money, Mississippi. When a pair of detectives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrive, they meet expected resistance from the local sheriff, his deputy, the coroner, and a string of racist White townsfolk. The murders present a puzzle, for at each crime scene there is a second dead body: that of a man who resembles Emmett Till.

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial...

From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller On Trails comes a wondrous new journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees—from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai—can teach us to grow wise. To truly grasp the wisdom of a tree, you...

MONEY TREE GROWING FINANCIAL WISDOM FOR KIDS is the fun and practical way to teach budgeting, saving, investing, and smart spending. Money doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful for kids.

“Compulsively readable—a masterpiece, maybe the masterpiece of science journalism.” —Bill McKibben, Audubon A brilliant, stirring work, breathtaking in its scope and far-reaching in its message, The Song of the Dodo is a crucial book in precarious times. Through personal observation...

Bloomsbury presents The Lemon Tree (Young Readers' Edition) by Sandy Tolan, read by Rami Medina. The tale of friendship between two people, one Israeli and one Palestinian, that symbolizes the hope for peace in the Middle East. “Makes an incredibly complicated topic comprehensible.”—School...

The Trees is the story of an American family in the wilderness - a family that "followed the woods as some families follow the sea." The time is the end of the 18th century, the wilderness is the land west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio River. But principally, The Trees is the story of a girl named Sayward, eldest daughter of Worth and Jary Luckett, raised in the forest far from the rest of humankind, yet growing to realize that the way of the hunter must cede to the way of the tiller of soil.

From Tree to Tree is a gentle, story-rich Easter devotional that invites children to discover why the cross matters — not as a symbol of sadness, but as the place where new life began. Through simple reflections, visual storytelling, and age-appropriate biblical insight, this devotional traces God's redemptive story from the first tree in the garden to the tree of the cross, helping children understand Easter in a way that feels clear, meaningful, and full of hope.

Brought to you by Penguin. **LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026* The Genius of Trees tells the mind-expanding global story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees learned to shape our natural world. Over hundreds of millions of years, from prehistoric forests to the trees...

Rabbits race away from danger on the forest floor. But there is more to these big-eared bunnies than escaping predators. Learn about these adorable woodland animals, their life cycle, diet, and appearance.

From Tree to Tree is a guided Bible meditation written especially for children ages 8–12, and for families who want to reflect on Easter together in a calm, meaningful way. Rather than rushing through the Easter story, this book gently invites children and parents to slow down and enter the journey — from the first tree, to the cross, and toward the promise of new life in Jesus.

Black bear claws latch onto bark as they climb up trees. Find out these beautiful bears' life cycle, diet, and habits in their woodland home.

‘After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.’ – Damian Whitworth, The Times ‘One of the publishing sensations of the year … For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big city, or wanted to step out of the rat race...

Brought to you by Penguin. A stunning memoir that transforms our understanding of a generation born at a key turning point in world history In my home country, they call me a ‘bornfree’. Simukai Chigudu was one of the first generation to be born after the end of colonial rule in Zimbabwe...

Hi, there! I'm a red-eyed tree frog. You might think red eyes would make me stand out, but my green skin helps me blend in with my surroundings. Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a teeny tiny tadpole to a full-grown frog.

THE LATEST GUIDE TO THE HIDDEN MEANING OF NATURE FROM THE NATURAL NAVIGATOR, TRISTAN GOOLEY Readers are LOVING How to Read a Tree: 'I could write a book about this book. After the first five pages I knew my forest hiking was already permanently changed. After five more I began ordering copies...

British Columbia columnist Nowick Gray takes on the challenge of truth-telling in an era of mainstream censorship, propaganda, and gaslighting. From draconian Covid policies to the illegitimate rule of Woke, Gray unravels the yarns of groupthink, in language charged with pithy humor, inspired by the living poetry of nature, and dedicated to an apolitical philosophy of common sense. Core concerns of survival and solidarity are brought to light filtered through forest wisdom, with appeal to the enduring qualities of human nature, affirming life and the spirit of freedom. These essays appeared...

How can a single tree help build cars, protect doctors, power industries, and change the way people move across the planet? The Amazing Rubber Tree: How One Plant Changed the World takes readers on a fascinating journey through science, history, and innovation—starting with a living tree in the rainforest and ending with the rubber products we use every day. Young readers will explore: How rubber trees grow and why they produce latex How people learned to tap trees without cutting them down The transformation of liquid latex into solid rubber Rubber’s role in transportation, medicine, ...

White tail deer gallop gracefully with their herd. They can outrun many animals. Learn more about these delightful deer, their woodland homes, life cycle, and diet.