The Sequoia Lives On

Joanna Cooke, Illustrated by Fiona Hsieh
The author traces the life of sequoias, explains how fire can open the cones that hold the seeds, and points out that “a large sequoia’s roots absorb enough water to fill more than eight bathtubs” every day. Hsieh’s colorful and dramatic illustrations are enough by themselves to entice youngsters into the sequoia groves. Parents haven’t been neglected by Cooke, who provides more detailed information in the back on where sequoias live, how big some of the famous trees (General Sherman, for instance) really are, and how the trees absorb nutrients. If your kids need to be drawn into the woods, this is a great introduction. And if they are curious about the natural world around them, The Sequoia Lives On would be a great addition to their young library. 32 pages. Hardcover. 9¼" x 11¼".