{"product_id":"the-sequoia-lives-on-hardcover","title":"The Sequoia Lives on - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanna Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFiona Hsieh\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book shares the life story of the giant sequoia, casting light on natural questions: \u003ci\u003eHow does this tree grow so big? How does it live so long?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Sequoia Lives On\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer who spent ten years living in the Sierra, working as an environmental educator and National Park Service Ranger in Yosemite National Park. \u003cb\u003eFiona Hsieh\u003c\/b\u003e specializes in painting animals and lush, atmospheric landscapes for animated movies and picture books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.1 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769970819360,"sku":"9781930238855","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/252777cf7b1d065402e407340f50680c.webp?v=1780361354","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-sequoia-lives-on-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}