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\nSmithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming\, gui des us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful a nd absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world&mdash\;The Tree Bo ok: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Trees.
\nTrees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history for almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter\, tools\, fuel\, a nd food\, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astoni shingly diverse ecosystems\, as well as some of the world&rsquo\;s most be autiful landscapes. \;Combining natural history and a scientific overv iew with a wider look at the history\, uses\, symbolism\, and mythology of trees\, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms. Register today to learn more about the beautiful world of trees!
\nMatthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland\, Maryland since 2010 . Fleming manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specim ens that are displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landsca pes along the National Mall during the warmer months. He received his Bach elor of Science degree from Penn State University&rsquo\;s College of Agri cultural Sciences where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting. \;
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