Cover of Stretch to the sun

Stretch to the sun

From a Tiny Sprout to the Tallest Tree on Earth

by Carrie A. Pearson

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Journey alongside a tiny seedling as it grows against all odds into the tallest redwood tree on Earth, thriving in a rich forest full of life and challenges. Discover how nature, animals, and people have protected this ancient giant for over a thousand years, highlighting the importance of forest conservation. Beautiful illustrations crafted from natural materials bring this inspiring story of resilience and growth to life for young readers.

Representation & Themes

NatureConservationAdventureScience & Nature

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781580897716
Pages
36
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
619

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile literatureRedwoodsNational parks and reserves, united statesNational parks and reserves, juvenile literature

Places

CaliforniaRedwood National Park (Calif.)