Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner

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Synopsis
The story of Charles Henry Turner, the first Black entomologist — 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 Henry Turner&’s mind. He was fascinated by plants and animals and bugs. And even when he faced racial prejudice, Turner did not stop wondering. He constantly read, researched, and experimented. Author Janice Harrington and artist Theodore Taylor III capture the life of this inspiring scientist and educator in this nonfiction picture book, highlighting Turner's unstoppable quest for knowledge and his passion for science. The extensive back matter includes an author's note, time line, bibliography, source notes, and archival images.A NSTA/CBC Best STEM Book
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
48 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781635923605
Related ISBNs:
9781629795584
Publisher:
Astra Publishing House
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Janice N. Harrington
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:
7–10
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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