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Description
A Voice for the Redwoods, for children aged seven to twelve, is the story of one redwood tree's growth and adventures, from seedling to maturity. Its vivid depictions of the drama of life and death among the forest's plants and animals, entertain young readers while also presenting the biology of a tree's life functions and growth stages, as well as the interrelationships of plants and animals in the forest ecosystem.
About the Author
Loretta Halter is a veteran public elementary school teacher with a background in environmental studies and dance. She earned her California teaching credentials at San Jose State University. Inspired by the redwood forests near Santa Cruz, California, and desiring to help preserve them, she wrote A Voice for the Redwoods as a contribution to that effort.


















