{"product_id":"gravity-is-bringing-me-down-isbn-9780593375938","title":"Gravity Is Bringing Me Down","description":"\u003cb\u003eGravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what’s really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda's mood is lifted...just in time for her to tumble-- happily!--into bed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a very funny text from award-winner Wendelin Van Draanen and bright, bouncy illustrations from Cornelia Lia, \u003ci\u003eGravity is Bringing Me Down\u003c\/i\u003e makes it hilariously clear how this science concept impacts kids' lives every day.\"In this \u003cb\u003efunny, fresh take on a day gone wrong\u003c\/b\u003e, Van Draanen and Li are sympathetic to their protagonist’s travails, presenting readers with the opportunity to see in resilient Leda—and themselves—that whatever gravity may throw down, they’ll rise above it.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis cheerful tale uses Leda’s case of the clumsies to introduce the concept of gravity.\u003c\/b\u003e An engaging flight of imagination, grounded in fact.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA perfect read for a day when everything feels wildly imperfect\u003c\/b\u003e, this offers a stealthy combination of science and social\/emotional learning.\" — \u003ci\u003eBulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Van Draanen presents a fun exploration of gravity by making the science lesson \u003cb\u003eengaging and accessible\u003c\/b\u003e. And most \u003cb\u003eeveryone can relate \u003c\/b\u003eto Leda and her clumsy day!\" —School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eWENDELIN VAN DRAANEN\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. Her novels for teens include \u003ci\u003eFlipped\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Running Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; \u003ci\u003eWild Bird\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Serial Kisser\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eRunaway\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the eighteen-book Sammy Keyes mystery series, winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award; \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Josette Frank Award; and \u003ci\u003eSwear to Howdy\u003c\/i\u003e. Van Draanen lives in California with her husband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORNELIA LI \u003c\/b\u003eis a Chinese born illustrator currently based in Toronto. A self-proclaimed science nerd, she has collaborated on several science related picture books: \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble With Time Travel\u003c\/i\u003e by Stephen W. Martin, and \u003ci\u003eHello, Opportunity\u003c\/i\u003e by Shaelyn McDaniel.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304682639589,"sku":"NP9780593375938","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593375938.jpg?v=1767728452","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/gravity-is-bringing-me-down-isbn-9780593375938","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}