{"product_id":"buzzing-with-questions-isbn-9781629795584","title":"Buzzing with Questions","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of Charles Henry Turner, the first Black entomologist — a scientist who studies bugs — is told in this fascinating book for young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor 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.\u003cb\u003eA NSTA\/CBC Best STEM Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"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.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"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...\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eJanice N. Harrington is an award-winning poet and children's book author. Her children's books include \u003ci\u003eCatching a Storyfish\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Busy-Busy Little Chick\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Roberto Walks Home\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGoing North\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the director of the Creative Writing Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheodore Taylor III is the illustrator of multiple children's books, including Shaquille O'Neal's Little Shaq series and \u003ci\u003eWhen the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he received the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award. Visit theodore3.com.","brand":"Calkins Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305315193061,"sku":"NP9781629795584","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781629795584.jpg?v=1767723234","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/buzzing-with-questions-isbn-9781629795584","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}