{"product_id":"the-miracle-seed-1","title":"The Miracle Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Restores hope in the idea that all things are possible; especially empowering for young women interested in STEM subjects.” \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e(STARRED REVIEW)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Captivating..” \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe ancient Judean date palm plant is reborn through the innovation of two female scientists in this miraculous true story.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThousands of years ago, in a time of rebellion, the Jewish people fought against their Roman rulers. The brutal Emperor Titus ordered the destruction of everything precious to the Jews: towns, villages, even their beloved Judean date palm trees. Centuries passed. The Jewish people were scattered, and the Judean date palm faded into extinction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntertwining world history, the scientific process, and dynamic artwork, \u003ci\u003eThe Miracle Seed\u003c\/i\u003e follows the Judean date palm’s journey from tragic extinction to incredible rebirth. Now in paperback, this graphic novel is an unforgettable look at perseverance and survival in the face of impossible odds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Eerdmans’ Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series, \u003ci\u003eThe Miracle Seed \u003c\/i\u003eis a Junior Library Guild and PJ Library selection and was named to the Tablet Best Jewish Books list, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwards \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA PJ Library Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. (CBHL) Award of Excellence in Literature for Young Adults (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTablet \u003c\/i\u003eBest Jewish Books List \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/i\u003eBook Award in Young Adults \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e INDIES Book of the Year Award in Juvenile Nonfiction Gold Winner  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martin Lemelman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53307603550319,"sku":"9780802856685","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/4799\/8831\/files\/9780802856685.jpg?v=1781888166","url":"https:\/\/cart.presswarehouse.com\/products\/the-miracle-seed-1","provider":"Books International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}