Charles henry turner biography book

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Published by:Calkins Creek
Release Date:November 5, 2019
Contributors:Theodore Taylor, III (Illustrator)
ISBN13:978-1629795584

 
Overview

This fascinating book for young readers tells the story of Charles Henry Turner, the first Black entomologist—a scientist who studies bugs

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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.

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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 a