The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World

ISBN: 0062967363

Author: Redding, Anna Crowley

Condition: New

From Emmy Award-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding comes a captivating nonfiction picture book that explores the fabled apple tree that inspired Isaac Newtons theory of gravity. From a minor seed to a monumental icon, it inspired the worlds greatest minds, including Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking."A sweet windfall of history and inspiration." -Kirkus (starred review)"This picture book may resonate with science-minded children." -BooklistA 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 Newtons eyes. This seemingly simple event sparked one of the greatest scientific discoveries-Newtons 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-Isaacs tree.From rocketing into space to adorning the queens carriage, the Gravity Trees 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 Childrens Book of the YearA Kirkus Children's Best Book of the Year