AN EPIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE TREETOPS

From the towering giants of the Amazon rainforest to the mysterious baobabs of Africa, this book takes readers on an exhilarating expedition across the treetops of the world. Meet incredible species that have survived for millennia against all odds: the gnarled olive trees that sustained civilizations, mighty redwoods standing strong despite drought and fire, and majestic bald cypress twisted by the tides.

Join birdwatching enthusiasts deep in the jungles of Peru as they search for one of the rarest sights in the animal kingdom - the nest of the legendary harpy eagle. Hold your breath with them as they catch a glimpse of the rare chick, witnessing new life thriving high up in the canopy. But all is not well in these forests - learn how illegal mining is poisoning the trees and putting countless species at risk.

Travel underground to unearth the mysteries of amber and discover bizarre creatures frozen in time millions of years ago. Get up close with microscopic tardigrades that can survive virtually anything, and uncover their incredible potential. Then brace yourself for a harrowing rope climb hundreds of feet up aCalifornia redwood, the upper branches swaying precariously in the wind.

From the gnarly bonsai bald cypresses of Japan to the flame-resistant baobabs dominating the African savannahs, this book illuminates the extraordinary adaptations that have allowed trees to colonize almost every habitat on earth. Get swept away to a sleepy Norwegian fjord to unlock the secrets of petrified sinker cypress that spent centuries at the bottom of the sea.

Packed with little-known facts and powered by contagious enthusiasm, this riveting read brings remote places thrillingly to life through dramatic storytelling and breathtaking photography. A soulful lament for vanished species and a hopeful appreciation for restoration efforts, this book reminds us why we must fight to save our remaining ancient woodlands for generations to come.