b>This book shares the life story of the giant sequoia, casting light
on natural questions: How does this tree grow so big? How does it live
so long?
From tiny seed to world's largest tree, the giant sequoia is a living
wonder of nature. This ancient and tremendous species grows naturally
only on the western slopes of California's Sierra Nevada. Each sequoia
begins life as a seed no larger than an oatmeal flake--yet can grow as
tall as three blue whales stacked chin to tale. The oldest sequoias
have lived as long as forty human lifetimes. The largest are so
enormous, twenty children holding hands can't wrap their arms around the
trunks! In evocative text and vibrant paintings, The Sequoia Lives On
reveals all of this fascinating information and more. An extensive
author's note completes the portrait for young readers, inviting them to
become the next generation of protectors for this amazing tree.