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Description
The book explores Pando, a clonal colony of quaking aspens in Utah that began as a single seed and has grown into one of the oldest and largest living organisms on Earth. Through factual information about aspens and trees, the book examines the unique biology and ecology of this remarkable grove whose future remains uncertain. The text is designed for middle grade readers in grades 4-8 and includes a glossary of terms.
Quick Summary
Pando blows kids' minds by revealing that an entire forest of 47,000 quaking aspen trees is actually ONE single living organism, making it one of the oldest and largest life forms on Earth. Kids will be hooked by the detective story element of discovering what threatens this ancient clonal giant and the surprising fact that every single aspen trunk is connected underground like one giant living network. If your kid loves "The Giving Tree" or wonders about real-life natural marvels, they'll be fascinated by this biological wonder. Perfect for curious readers in grades 4 through 6.