{"product_id":"sky-tree-seeing-science-through-art-paperback","title":"Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Locker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas Locker\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eCandace Christiansen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fascinating, even glorious celebration of nature that will stir both children and adults to a finer appreciation of a wondrous, surprising world that's right within their grasp.\" \u003cem\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this stunning book by Thomas Locker, exquisite paintings are paired with questions about nature, making science comes alive through art. A \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003eBest Illustrated Book of the Year!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring, a snapping turtle lays her eggs on the hillside beneath the tree. In autumn, leaves fall as squirrels scamper up the trunk carrying nuts. And on a winter night, a backdrop of twinkling stars shines through the branches. Each day, the tree changes with the purple and pink of a sunset or a nip of cold air. But the tree is more than a thing of beauty--its changes represent the passage of time in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSky Tree \u003c\/em\u003ecombines the artistic beauty and the scientific wonder of ever-changing nature into a satisfying experience for the soul \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach page poses a discussion question, and at the back of the book is an explanation of how Thomas Locker created each beautiful oil painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring, a snapping turtle lays her eggs on the hillside beneath the tree. In autumn, leaves fall as squirrels scamper up the trunk carrying nuts. And on a winter night, a backdrop of twinkling stars shines through the branches. Each day, the tree changes with the purple and pink of a sunset or a nip of cold air. But the tree is more than a thing of beauty--its changes represent the passage of time in nature. In this stunning book by Thomas Locker, who was seven years old when he won his first award for a painting of a tree that still stands in the National Zoo, exquisite paintings and wondrous text are paired with questions about nature, and science comes alive through art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.8 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753641672992,"sku":"9780064437509","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d24d6fdc67dffa85557a2a93c941a97a.webp?v=1780024630","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sky-tree-seeing-science-through-art-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}