"Trees are familiar and lovely parts of life for most people, including fruit trees, evergreens, and colorful maple trees in autumn. But some of the world's trees are unusual, even weird. One of those is the dragon's blood tree. Readers of this intriguing volume will learn about this strange tree, including the source of its name, where it's found, and its uses. Age-appropriate text covers important science concepts, and vivid images bring the text to life. Photo captions, fact boxes, and a graphic organizer enhance the main text"--