Living for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth.
Interweaving lovely, meticulously drawn pictures with a story line that spans 5,000 years, Alexandra Siy invites young
naturalists to explore the secrets of the world’s oldest trees—secrets of the earth’s climate, recorded in their tree
rings, and secrets of the bristlecones’ resilience, as a species that lives in the harshest of
environments. Recorded in their rings is evidence of a changing planet. A volcano erupts in 2036 BC. In 775, a
storm explodes on the sun. Lightning strikes in 1122. And during the 20th century, the temperature increases
dramatically. Alexandra Siy’s lyrical text, paired with Marlo Garnsworthy’s meticulously researched mixed media
paintings, reveals the life cycle of the mysterious and ancient bristlecone pine.
Free, downloadable activities designed to accompany the book are available on the publisher's website. Research,
nature, art, vocabulary, and literature activities address
Common Core State Standards: ELA/Literacy
and
Next Generation Science Standards
.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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