redwood

A history of lumbering in the United States, describing the work of the men with jobs in that industry in its early days. Includes a section on the giant redwood tree.

Describes the physical characteristics of redwood trees and the importance of redwood conservation efforts.

Pictures and text provide information about the plants, animals, and other natural wonders of the Redwood Coast.

Presents a study of the giant redwoods of California and examines the age of some Sequoias, the early native inhabitants of the region, plants and animals of the forest, and the fight against deforestation.

Discusses, among other topics relating to the redwood and the giant sequoia, their discovery and misuse and the chronic conflict between redwood lumbermen and conservationists.

A chronological look at the life of a coast redwood, from the time it was planted until the current day. Includes information on the composition and make-up of the tree.

Describes the characteristics of the redwood trees.

Text and color photographs examine the physical characteristics, growth patterns, and longevity of the redwood and giant sequoia trees and discusses how they resemble and differ from each other.