Pando: A Living Wonder of Trees

by Kate Allen Fox, Turine Viet-Tu Tran (Illustrator)

Overview

Pando is an inspiring tribute to a Utah grove of quaking Aspen trees connected by their roots to form one of the world's oldest and largest living things. Author Kate Allen Fox engages readers’ senses to help convey the vastness of Pando, the challenges it faces, and how we all can be part of the solution. With lyrical poetry, Fox summarizes the science, action, and compassion needed to save this wonder of nature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684462773
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	508,354
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Award-winning artist Turine Tran takes inspiration from children, friends, nature, and her happy childhood. Through nostalgic, dreamy images, Turine invites readers to a world where a tiny wildflower can become a fantastic wonder. Born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam, Turine began her art study in 2001. Her journey led her to Singapore, France, and Scotland, where she obtained a masters of art degree in illustration from the prestigious Edinburgh College of Art. She went on to earn a PhD in the field. Besides making books to delight children and adults alike, Turine teaches illustration and is learning to cook and garden. She lives in Saigon with her two dogs.

Interviews

A true environmental story told in lyrical nonfiction;