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Each tree has its own story. Just like people!
Some trees remember ancient peoples, others have witnessed momentous events in history, some grow in hard-to-reach places, and others amaze us with their size. All deserve our respect and protection. The beautifully illustrated Around the World in 40 Trees shines a light on the strength and beauty of the natural world and encourages appreciation for the environment. Get to know the most remarkable representatives of the tree kingdom in a book filled with science and history for young adventurers.
Key Features:
- Foster Appreciation for Nature: Learning about remarkable trees introduces young readers to the strength and beauty of the natural world.
- Remarkable True Stories: Highlights famous and extraordinary trees connected to history, culture, and science.
- Perfect for Nature Lovers: An engaging book for kids interested in trees, the environment, and natural history.
- Science Meets History: Blends biology, ecology, and real historical moments to bring trees and their stories to life.
- Great for Shared Learning: Inspires meaningful discussions at home, in classrooms, and in libraries.
For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.
Ester Dobiasova is an author of children’s books who finds inspiration in nature and the freedom of imagination. She dreams of roaming the world like Snufkin from Moominvalley – with only a few things, an open heart, and a home to return to. She admires the works of Shaun Tan and Daisy Mrazkova for their honesty, depth, and connection to nature. Through her writing, she hopes to protect the natural world and the animals she loves. She lives in Brno, Czech Republic.
Radka Martincova is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer passionate about storytelling and creativity. She studied animated film at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, which sparked her love for fantastic stories. A mom, explorer, sports enthusiast, and nature lover, she brings vibrant energy to her work and life. Radka enjoys experimenting with techniques, connecting with nature, and letting her imagination flow freely. She lives in Zlin, Czech Republic.
- Wyndham Prison Tree – Australian baobab – Australia (Western Australia)
- Sunland Baobab – African baobab – South Africa (Limpopo)
- Avenue of the Baobabs on Madagascar – Grandidier’s baobab – Madagascar (Menabe)
- Scarred Trees – River red gum – Australia (New South Wales)
- Centurion – Swamp gum – Australia (Tasmania)
- Rainbow Eucalyptus – Rainbow gum – Southeast Asia and Central America
- Chudobín Pine – Scots pine – Czech Republic (Chudobín)
- Methuselah – Great Basin bristlecone pine – USA (White Mountains, California)
- Ying Ke Pine – Huangshan pine – China (Yellow Mountains/Huangshan)
- Dragon Twins – Canary Islands dragon tree – Spain (Canary Islands)
- Major Oak – English oak – United Kingdom (Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England)
- Whistling Tree – Cork oak – Portugal (Palmela)
- Emancipation Oak – Southern live oak – USA (Fort Monroe, Virginia)
- Post Office Tree – White milkwood – South Africa (Mossel Bay)
- Great-Grandfather (Alerce Milenario) – Patagonian cypress – Chile (Alerce Costero National Park)
- Bodhi Tree – Sacred fig – India (Mahabodhi temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar)
- Thimamma’s Banyan Tree – Banyan fig – India (Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh)
- Tree of Life – Ghaf – Bahrain
- Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree – Domestic apple tree – United Kingdom (Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire, England)
- Bicycle Tree – Sycamore – United Kingdom (Brig o’Turk, Scotland)
- Grandfather Fir – Silver fir – Germany (Black Forest)
- Hundred-horse Chestnut – Sweet chestnut – Italy (Sicily)
- Invincible Linden of Leliceni – Small-leaved linden – Romania (Leliceni)
- Mulberry Tree in Dinoša – Mulberry – Montenegro (Dinoša)
- Magnolia of Brooklyn – Southern magnolia / bull bay – USA (New York City, Brooklyn)
- Olive Trees in the garden of Gethsemane – Olive – Israel (Jerusalem)
- Plane Trees on Margaret Island – London plane – Hungary (Budapest)
- Tree of Hippocrates – Oriental plane – Greece (Kos)
- Sahabi Tree – Atlantic pistachio – Jordan (Safawi)
- Luna – Coast redwood – USA (California)
- General Sherman – Giant sequoia – USA (Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California)
- General Noble – Giant sequoia – USA (Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California)
- Old Tjikko – Norway spruce – Sweden (Fulufjället Mountains)
- The World’s Most Remote Tree – Sitka spruce – New Zealand (Campbell Island)
- Caesar’s Tree – European yew – Belgium (Lo)
- The Tule Tree – Montezuma Bald Cypress – Mexico (Santa María del Tule)
- Miharu Takizakura – Weeping Higan Cherry “Pendula Rosea” – Japan (Miharu, Fukushima)
- Pando – Quaking Aspen – USA (Utah)
- The Cotton Tree – Kapok – Sierra Leone (Freetown)