{"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--\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooklist\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.\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\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Locker, Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/07\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780064437509\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.20d","brand":"Thomas Locker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33052798517323,"sku":"9780064437509","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_ba8248d6-b672-4370-ba4f-619f1e6283ee.jpg?v=1612230472","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/sky-tree-seeing-science-through-art-9780064437509","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}