{"product_id":"9780064437509","title":"Sky Tree : Seeing Science Through Art","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSky Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Thomas Locker, Candace Christiansen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“As lovely as anything the artist has ever done.”\u003cbr\u003e“Unquestionably 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.”\u003cbr\u003e“This handsome effort is ideal for sharing.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutstanding Science Trade Books for Children (NSTA\/CBC), American Bookseller Pick of the Lists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780064437509\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41029136679118,"sku":"9780064437509","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780064437509_906db824-8518-4d94-b84e-a409bf1f863c.jpg?v=1652143769","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780064437509","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}