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Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art Paperback – August 7, 2001

by Thomas Locker (Author, Illustrator), Candace Christiansen (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 131 ratings
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“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.” —Booklist (starred review)

In this stunning book by Thomas Locker, exquisite paintings are paired with questions about nature, making science comes alive through art. A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year!

In 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.

Sky Tree combines the artistic beauty and the scientific wonder of ever-changing nature into a satisfying experience for the soul and the mind.

Each page poses a discussion question, and at the back of the book is an explanation of how Thomas Locker created each beautiful oil painting.

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“As lovely as anything the artist has ever done.” — School Library Journal

“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.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)

“This handsome effort is ideal for sharing.” — Kirkus Reviews

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In 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. In this stunning book by Thomas Locker, who was seven years old when he won his first award for a painting of a tree that still stands in the National Zoo, exquisite paintings and wondrous text are paired with questions about nature, and science comes alive through art.

About the Author

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.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Seeing Science Through Art
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    AD560L
  7. Dimensions
    8 x 0.09 x 10 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    August 7, 2001
  10. ISBN-10
    0064437507
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064437509
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (August 7, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064437507
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064437509
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.09 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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