Buzzing with Questions
The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner
$44.12
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
5 November 2019
Summary
The curiosity of the first African American entomologist Charles Henry Turner–a scientist who studied bugs–shines in this nonfiction picture book, which showcases his ideas and discoveries about ants, bees, and other insects.The story of Charles Henry Turner, the first Blackentomologist - a scientist who studies bugs - is told in this fascinating book for young readers.Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? All of these questions buzzed endlessly in Charles He…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781629795584 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1629795585 |
| Author: | J. Harrington |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Publishing House |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 5 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 282mm x 223mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
A NSTA/CBC Best STEM Book
★ “A relatively unknown entomologist comes out of oblivion in this engaging picture book biography. Harrington’s text is inviting, and Turner’s enthusiasm comes through clearly… Taylor’s bright, cheerful, expertly rendered cartoon illustrations complement the text. Harrington and Taylor have rescued a worthy scientist from obscurity.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“A thorough biography of early African American scientist Charles Henry Turner… (the) extensively researched, jam-packed text intrigues and inspires with Turner’s example of discovery and hard-won, meaningful contributions to knowledge about life. A well-written tribute to a deserving champion of science.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Full-color digital illustrations and Harrington’s conversational, sometimes lyrical prose tell the story of ‘indefatigable’ African-American entomologist and zoologist Charles Henry Turner… fascinating…” —Publishers Weekly
About The Author
J. Harrington
Janice N. Harrington is an award-winning poet and children’s book author. Her children’s books include Catching a Storyfish, Busy-Busy Little Chick, Roberto Walks Home, The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, and Going North. She is the director of the Creative Writing Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.Theodore Taylor III is the illustrator of multiple children’s books, including Shaquille O’Neal’s Little Shaq series and When the Beat Was Born- DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop, for which he received the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award. Visit theodore3.com.
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