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“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
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Imagine discovering the origins of one of the greatest scientific theories of all time. In "The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World," Emmy Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding takes us on a captivating journey through history. Explore the fabled apple tree that sparked Isaac Newton's theory of gravity and paved the way for the brilliant minds of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. This nonfiction picture book is a sweet windfall of history and inspiration that will leave science-minded children and adults alike in awe.
From a tiny seed to a monumental icon, the story of the Gravity Tree proves that even the simplest things can have a profound impact. Back in the 1600s, a seed grew into a tree, bearing an apple that fell right before Newton's eyes. This seemingly ordinary event set off a chain reaction of groundbreaking ideas and discoveries. Newton's theory of gravity revolutionized how we understand the world, leading to space exploration and even the adornment of the queen's carriage.
In "The Gravity Tree," Anna Crowley Redding invites readers to travel back in time and witness where scientific journeys began. Be enchanted by the surprising and true life story of a tree that changed the world. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book is a must-have for every home and classroom. Immerse yourself in the remarkable tale of the Gravity Tree and let your imagination take flight.
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