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Two thousand years ago, redwood forests stretched along
8 the Pacific Coast of North America. Today only about
17 four percent of them remain. These survivors live in a narrow
28 band along the foggy coasts of Oregon and northern
37 California. Part of that forest stands just north of San
47 Francisco. This is Muir Woods.
52 The secluded, or hidden, setting of Muir Woods is a deep
63 canyon. In this narrow valley, strong winds cannot buffet
72 the redwoods.
74 Visitors compare Muir Woods to a cathedral—a silent,
83 dark church with a very high ceiling. The silence of Muir
94 Woods comes from its green carpet of moss that hushes
104 footsteps. It is dark because the trees grow closely together,
114 shutting out most sunlight. The “high ceiling” comes from
123 the tall redwoods. These are the tallest trees in the world.
134 Most grow to be about 200 to 275 feet (61 to 84 m) tall. 143
Comprehension Check
Practice
Fluency
1. How has the population of redwoods changed over the years? Compare
and Contrast
2. Why can the wind not buffet the redwoods? Main Idea and Details
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Forests of the World • Grade 5/Unit 1
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