{"product_id":"sky-tree-seeing-science-through-art-9780064437509","title":"Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art","description":"\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocker, Thomas:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Thomas Locker is a renowned author and artist who has earned several distinctions for his children's books, including the Parent's Choice Award for Illustration, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year. Candace Christiansen is a teacher of chemistry and mathematics at a school in Columbia County, NY. She is also the author of three children's books. They live in Stuyvesant, NY. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615591207186,"sku":"9780064437509","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1cca406e-d6fb-49ba-a835-54779b585c1d.jpg?v=1732495029","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sky-tree-seeing-science-through-art-9780064437509","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}