{"product_id":"gravity-is-bringing-me-down-hardcover","title":"Gravity Is Bringing Me Down - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWendelin Van Draanen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCornelia Li\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what's really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda's mood is lifted...just in time for her to tumble-- happily!--into bed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen and bright, bouncy illustrations from Cornelia Lia, \u003ci\u003eGravity is Bringing Me Down\u003c\/i\u003e makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids' lives every day.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWENDELIN VAN DRAANEN\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. Her novels for teens include \u003ci\u003eFlipped\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Running Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; \u003ci\u003eWild Bird\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Serial Kisser\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eRunaway\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the eighteen-book Sammy Keyes mystery series, winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award; \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Josette Frank Award; and \u003ci\u003eSwear to Howdy\u003c\/i\u003e. Van Draanen lives in California with her husband. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORNELIA LI \u003c\/b\u003eis a Chinese born illustrator currently based in Toronto. A self-proclaimed science nerd, she has collaborated on several science related picture books: \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble With Time Travel\u003c\/i\u003e by Stephen W. Martin, and \u003ci\u003eHello, Opportunity\u003c\/i\u003e by Shaelyn McDaniel.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764261585184,"sku":"9780593375921","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ef8676abfbe38cd60132c22888753f2c.webp?v=1780247130","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gravity-is-bringing-me-down-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}