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Redwoods
Contributor(s): Chin, Jason (Author), Chin, Jason (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1596434309     ISBN-13: 9781596434301
Publisher: Flash Point
OUR PRICE:   $17.99  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: March 2009
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Annotation: An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests

A 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 travels--all 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - General
Dewey: 585.2
LCCN: 2009933666
Lexile Measure: 1100
Physical Information: 0.35" H x 7.76" W x 11.32" (0.77 lbs) 40 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 128923
Reading Level: 5.6   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

Jason Chin's Redwoods tells 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 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 travels--all 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 makes Redwoods a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.

Contributor Bio(s): Chin, Jason: - Jason Chin is the author and artist of the award-winning book Redwoods, which Kirkus Reviews called, "An inventive eye-opening adventure." His work also includes illustrations for Simon Winchester's The Day the World Exploded. He and his wife Deirdre, also an artist, live in Vermont.Chin, Jason: - Jason Chin is the author and artist of the award-winning book Redwoods, which Kirkus Reviews called, "An inventive eye-opening adventure." His work also includes illustrations for Simon Winchester's The Day the World Exploded. He and his wife Deirdre, also an artist, live in Vermont.