Redwoods [Paperback]

Jason Chin'sRedwoodstells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages.

An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests.

A ordinary subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travelsall the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin's first book is innovative nonfiction set within a strong and beautiful picture storybook. Chin's approach makesRedwoodsa must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.

Mixing the true and the truly wild, Jason Chin offers up engaging facts about the towering trees of California and Oregon along with bright, captivating illustrations that pluck a kid out of New York City and plunge him into the redwood forest. The Washington Post

The story in the illustrations shows in lovely metaphor how a tiny seed of information can take root in a fertile mind and grow into a strong, fire- and disease-resistant, redwood-sized understanding. Los Angeles Times

This eco-friendly introduction to our state tree relies on straightforward writing for the facts and soft-edged art for a fanciful perspective. San Francisco Chronicle

Chin packs a great deal of information into his succinct text, and the blend of fantasy and realism in his watercolors will charm readers. Science magazine

* Chin's watercolor illustrations capture both the majesty of the redwoods and the young boy's inquisitive personality, and while the idea l£K