Trees are majestic plants. They can grow to be as tall as buildings and live for thousands of years. They’re essential for life on Earth. They provide us with oxygen and help water and air to circulate. They shelter, feed and protect animals and human beings. And who could imagine that it all begins with a small and fragile seed which sprouts and reaches up towards the sun, branch by branch, leaf by leaf, becoming one of the greatest living beings on our planet!

This book helps us to understand what a tree is and what makes it special, providing tips and activities to help spot some of the most common species in Portugal.