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The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World - by Anna Crowley Redding (Hardcover)

Name: The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World - by Anna Crowley Redding (Hardcover)
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SKU: 82391933
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From Emmy Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding comes a captivating nonfiction picture book that explores the fabled apple tree that inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity.
4-8 Years
11.3" x 8.7" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, General

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About the Book

"Part scientific explanation, part biography, this nonfiction picture book explores the life of the fabled apple tree that inspired Newton's theory of Gravity-from a minor seed to a monumental icon that has inspired the world's greatest minds for over three and a half centuries"--

Book Synopsis

From Emmy Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding comes a captivating nonfiction picture book that explores the fabled apple tree that inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity. From a minor seed to a monumental icon, it inspired the world's greatest minds, including Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

"A sweet windfall of history and inspiration." --Kirkus (starred review)

"This picture book may resonate with science-minded children." --Booklist

A tree may seem like a rather ordinary thing. But hundreds of years ago, a tree was about to embark on an extraordinary journey. And it all started with just a speck of a seed. . . .

It began in the 1600s with a seed that became the tree that grew the apple that fell right before Isaac Newton's eyes. This seemingly simple event sparked one of the greatest scientific discoveries--Newton's theory of gravity! A chain reaction of ideas and discoveries followed from the likes of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, who traveled to the place where these scientific journeys began--Isaac's tree.

From rocketing into space to adorning the queen's carriage, the Gravity Tree's unexpectedly remarkable and true life story is a tale for the ages. Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding unearths the story of how something so small could change the world. The Gravity Tree is a beautiful nonfiction picture book to share at home or in the classroom.

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

A Kirkus Children's Best Book of the Year

Review Quotes

"A sweet windfall of history and inspiration." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Generations of scientists, including Albert Einstein in 1930 and Stephen Hawking in 1987, have visited the Gravity Tree to pay their respects to Newton...this picture book may resonate with science-minded children." - Booklist

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.3 Inches (H) x 8.7 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: HarperCollins

Format: Hardcover

Author: Anna Crowley Redding

Language: English

Street Date: May 25, 2021

TCIN: 82391933

UPC: 9780062967367

Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-7209

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 8.7 inches width x 11.3 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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A: This book is suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.
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Q: What inspired the story in this picture book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 16 days ago

A: The story explores the legendary apple tree that inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity.
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