Renowned naturalist and bestselling author Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world -- Source other than Library of Congress.

"First edition, April 2014"--Title page verso.

Introduction / by Michael Pollan -- Pt. 1: My love for the natural world : A childhood rooted in nature ; The kingdom of the plants ; Trees ; Forests -- Pt. 2: Hunting, gathering, and gardening : The plant hunters ; Botanical gardens ; Seeds ; Orchids ; Gardens and gardening -- Pt. 3: Uses and abuses of plants : Plants that can heal ; Plants that can harm ; Plantations ; Food crops ; Genetically modified organisms -- Pt. 4: The way forward : The future of agriculture ; Growing our own food ; Saving forests ; Hope for nature ; The will to live.