West Virginia Trees

"West Virginia Trees" by A. B. Brooks is a guide that helps people learn about the different kinds of trees that grow in West Virginia. The book explains how to identify about 101 common trees using pictures, descriptions, and simple keys, while also mentioning some trees that were brought to the state from elsewhere. It was written to help people enjoy the state’s forests and understand why it is important to take care of them, teaching readers using familiar terms in order to make it easy to learn about nature, especially from looking closely at leaves and fruits. The book encourages people to ask for help identifying trees that aren't in the guide, showing that it can be used to learn and discover things about West Virginia's nature.