Author/Illustrator: Jason Chin
Publisher: Flashpoint
Year: 2009
Awards/Accolades:
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2010 ; Bank Street College of Education
Booklist Book Review Stars , Apr. 1, 2009 ; American Library Association
Horn Book Fanfare, 2009
Notable Children's Books, 2010 ; ALSC American Library Association
Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, 2010 ; NCTE Children's Literature Assembly
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2010 ; National Science Teachers Association
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars
Booklist Book Review Stars , Apr. 1, 2009 ; American Library Association
Horn Book Fanfare, 2009
Notable Children's Books, 2010 ; ALSC American Library Association
Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, 2010 ; NCTE Children's Literature Assembly
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2010 ; National Science Teachers Association
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars
Summary:
When a boy finds a book about redwood forests on the subway, he is suddenly transported to a deep redwood forest where he experiences what he is learning about the trees.
Use in Classroom/Library:
Read aloud; use as a starting point for biome research
Curriculum Connections:
Science
Special Features:
Note about redwood forests in danger, and an author's note about his inspiration.This title is in the Knox County Public Library.
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