No book can impart how truly impressive these ancient giants are, but it is a credit to the author that he managed to give a sense of the awe he felt in their presence. In addition, creatures dependent on the forest are noted. There is a clear sense of progression as general facts turn to more specific ones which move from the bottom, to the top of the tree. Each description has an accompanying image that provides a way for a child to grasp the qualities of these giants, in particular are those that use everyday objects, like cars to sh. Jason Chins Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods. As he goes he reads the very book we are reading. Redwoods Hardcover Picture Book, Maby Jason Chin (Author, Illustrator) 232 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 17.89 22 Used from 2.23 20 New from 11.50 1 Collectible from 39.99 Paperback 9.99 38 Used from 3.50 25 New from 5. : Redwoods (Paperback): Language: English. Review 2: Having traveled to the redwood forests of California, a young boy follows in the footsteps of a researcher. It can also be used in an imaginative writing unit. This creative book can be paired with books about forests and trees as well as books about the Redwood forest. Chin's approach makes Redwoods a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students. Actual facts about the Redwoods are woven throughout the book and actually serve to help the character navigate through the forest. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin's first book is innovative nonfiction set within a strong and beautiful picture storybook. Jason Chins Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds. Review 1: Redwoods is a book about a boy who takes an unexpected trip to the California Redwoods after finding a broacher on the forest. Redwoods By Jason Chin Copyright 2009 Roaring Brook Press Reading Level: Lexile- 1100L, grade level- 3 redwoods, imagination, nature, discovery, habitat Plot When a boy riding the subway finds a book about the redwood forests, strange things begin to happen. Read Redwoods by Jason Chin available from Rakuten Kobo.