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Miracle Seed
Hardcover
Series: Spectacular Steam for Curious Readers (Sscr)
Juvenile Graphic NovelsGeneral Juvenile NonfictionHistory
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Published: Mar 28 2023
Pages: 73
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.31 Depth: 9.51
Language: English
Restores hope in the idea that all things are possible; especially empowering for young women interested in STEM subjects.
-- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
Captivating...not only reads like an adventure but also exudes an optimism of the kind that children ages 8-14 deserve.
Centuries passed. The Jewish people were scattered, and the Judean date palm faded into extinction. Then, in 1963, a team of archaeologists uncovered two-thousand-year-old date palm seeds at the ruined fortress of Masada. For another forty years the seeds waited--until 2004, when Israeli scientist Dr. Sarah Sallon had a big, courageous idea. What if those ancient seeds could bring the Judean date palm back to life? Dr. Sallon recruited her friend Dr. Elaine Solowey, and their amazing experiment began.
Intertwining world history, the scientific process, and colorfully detailed artwork, The Miracle Seed follows the Judean date palm's journey from tragic extinction to incredible rebirth. Captivating and hopeful, this graphic novel from Martin Lemelman is an unforgettable look at perseverance and survival in the face of impossible odds.
Part of Eerdmans' Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series, The Miracle Seed earned Junior Library Guild and PJ Library selections.
Awards
The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. (CBHL) Award of Excellence in Literature for Young Adults (2025)
The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award in Children's Nonfiction Long List WORLD Children's Books of Year - Nonfiction
Tablet Best Jewish Books List
Christianity Today Book Award in Young Adults
Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Award in Juvenile Nonfiction Gold Winner
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids list
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