New book list!
Apples have left their mark on history in surprising ways, from sparking scientific discoveries to inspiring legendary tales. This booklist explores the fascinating stories of apples across time—whether it’s Johnny Appleseed spreading apple orchards, Isaac Newton’s famous apple-inspired insights, or the legendary shot of William Tell. If you 🍎 fall as much as we do, give these historical apple tales a read!
The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the World
Delightful story of Isaac Newton’s apple tree and its impact on science
The Apple and the Arrow
Dramatic retelling of the Swiss legend of William Tell and his resistance to the Habsburgs
An Apple for Harriet Tubman
True story of Harriet Tubman’s longing for apples as an enslaved child and generous orchards as a free adult
Apples to Oregon
Hilarious tall tale about a pioneer family transporting fruit trees across the country
Treasury of Greek Mythology
Read about the golden apple that started all of the Trojan War trouble