Peter Wohlleben
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
How do trees live? Do they feel pain, or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known. In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wohlleben puts groundbreaking scientific discoveries into a language everyone can relate to. In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From the international bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them. In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as: How do they influence each other? Do lifeforms communicate across species boundaries? And what...
5) The inner life of animals: love, grief, and compassion : surprising observations of a hidden world
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Presents a revelatory exploration of the diverse emotional intelligence of animals as demonstrated in stories about loving pigs, cheating magpies, scheming roosters, and rats who regret bad choices.
"Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves Peter Wohlleben's wealth of personal experience observing nature in forests and fields with the latest scientific research into how animals...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
215 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Peter and Miriam moved from the city to a remote forest lodge in the early nineties. Amidst juggling careers and raising a young family, they learned how to plant and rotate crops, harvest and preserve nature's bounty, and tend to the unique needs of their animals and environment. Along the way, they made mistakes and abandoned some projects (sheep raising was not their thing) but maintained a sense of joy in their shared goal. Brimming with insights,...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
230 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no--but when we do engage all our senses, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding nature's signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you. What can...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
English language edition.
Physical Desc
78 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"With his groundbreaking, internationally bestselling book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben established himself as a global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees. Now, Peter shares his famous imagination and storytelling style with children, asking surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, photographs, and hands-on activities to help even the most reluctant learners discover the answers. Did you know that trees...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
258 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"In an era of cell phone addiction and ever-expanding cities, many of us fear we've lost our connection to nature--but Peter Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. Whether we observe it or not, our blood pressure stabilizes near trees, the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses. Drawing on new scientific discoveries, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
93 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
52 outdoor activities one for every week of the year! Being outside is fun when you've got lots to explore, discover, track, and create! This book is filled with educational activities that kids will love, like harvesting algae, pressing flowers, and watching spiders spin their webs. Written by a famous forester who founded a nature academy for kids, these activities are creatie, unique, wildly entertaining, and can be completed rain or shine all...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids, Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Piet the squirrel learns facts about trees from the tree children in the forest such as how they grow, the way they communicate, and the struggles they endure in the forest.
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
79 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses a thoughtful, easy-to-understand approach to teach children information about the various species of animals that share our planet, including where they live, what they eat, how they interact with their families, how they communicate, and what they think and feel. Includes quizzes and suggested activities.
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
79 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts,...
Author
Publisher
David Suzuki Institute
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
165 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A visually stunning journey into the diversity and wonders of forests. In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers' eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day. Now this new, breathtakingly illustrated edition brings those wonders to life like never before. With compelling selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees from around the world, this gorgeous...
Publisher
MPI Media Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Branching off of his bestselling book, renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides us through his most precious ideas and understanding of how trees work in this enlightening documentary. Presenting ecological, biological, and academic expertise with matter-of-fact candor, Peter inspires us to see the forest for the trees. Traveling through Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Vancouver, Peter discusses, debates, and explains the amazing processes...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
234 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel follows Peter as its loveable main character, revealing the secret network of the forest and sharing struggles and triumphs from his career protecting trees. Told in Peter's warm, conversational voice, not unlike that of a beloved grandfather chatting fireside, this visually stunning book offers scientific insights and pearls of wisdom gained from Peter's decades of observing forests, including how trees impact...