The evolution of Calpurnia Tate
Record details
- ISBN: 9780312659301
- ISBN: 031265930X
- ISBN: 9780805088410
- ISBN: 0805088415
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Physical Description:
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340 pages ; 20 cm - Edition: 1st Square Fish ed.
- Publisher: New York : Square Fish, 2011, ©2009.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally published: New York : Henry Holt, 2009. Includes discussion questions. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-12. |
Awards Note: | Newbery Honor Book, 2010 |
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Genre: | Nature stories. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | PZ 7 .K45 Evo 2011 | 30775305513286 | Juvenile | Available | - |
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate : (Newbery Honor Book)
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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate : (Newbery Honor Book)
In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book. "The most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. . . . Callie's struggles to find a place in the world where she'll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today." -- The New Yorker Calpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century. Author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections. This is perfect for young readers who like historical fiction, STEM topics, animal stories, and feminist middle grade novels. Don't miss the sequel! The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate To follow Calpurnia Tate on more adventures, read the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series: Skunked! Counting Sheep Who Gives a Hoot? A Prickly Problem