Rise to the Sky
What is the tallest living thing? It's not an elephant, or a giraffe, or even a blue whale. It's a tree!
Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents a poetic introduction to the tree life cycle in Rise to the Sky. Accompanied by Mia Posada's detailed collage illustrations, this book features the tallest tree species from around the world, including the coast redwood, the Sitka spruce, and the giant sequoia.
Millbrook Press 2023
ISBN-10: 1728440874
ISBN-13: 978-1728440873
32 pages
Honors
Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year
Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best
Science Friday’s Best Science Books for Kids of the Year
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices
Dogwood Readers Award
Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Awards Nominee
Mockingbird Reading Program Nominee
South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominee
Reviews
★ “A love letter to the tenacity of trees.” —starred, School Library Journal
★ ”Written with clarity and illustrated to help viewers understand the ideas discussed. . . . An appealing, informative introduction to trees.” —starred, Booklist
★ ”Awe-inspiring.” —starred, Publishers Weekly
★ “A well-focused, beautiful, and informative introduction to the arboreal world.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews
“Informative, engaging, and enjoyable. . . a perfect addition to any library. —Children's Literature Comprehensive Database