Trees are a source for many products with an extraordinary value for humanity. Did you know that in the past we believed that eating hazelnuts increased intelligence, or that dried nuts were used as rosary beads? In the pages of this book, you will discover with which wood Native Americans sewed baskets, what leaves have curing properties, and what trees are used for cooking oil. With colorful illustrations for each tree, this book collects the knowledge of over 150 trees in an exquisite and informative volume.