Jacqueline Kelly
Who Gives a Hoot?: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Maker / Problem-Solving
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
- Mystery / Investigation
A river outing turns into an urgent wildlife case when Callie spots an owl in the water and she and Granddaddy try to save it. Fish, birds, fossils, observation, and animal care make the naturalist's eye and veterinary judgment necessary to the historical adventure.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
- Medicine & Health
- Scientific Discovery & Careers
Your child will meet:
- A wildlife emergency begins with observing location, posture, responsiveness, visible injury, and immediate hazards.
- An owl's feathers, wings, eyes, and behavior are specialized for flight and predation but can be compromised by immersion or injury.
- Field observations should be recorded separately from a diagnosis or treatment decision.
- Historical animal care and modern licensed wildlife rehabilitation are not interchangeable.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
From Newbery Honor author Jacqueline Kelly comes a third title in her illustrated chapter book series for younger readers featuring the beloved characters from The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate . Out in their boat exploring the San Marcos River, Callie and Granddaddy see all kinds of nature--fish, mockingbirds, ammonites, and more. But when Callie spots an owl in the water, she knows it's in trouble. With quick thinking and quick action, she and Granddaddy bring the bird aboard--but will they be able to save its life? Don't miss the other books in the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series : Skunked! Counting Sheep Who Gives a Hoot? Praise for Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet : "Expect a fresh crop of Calpurnia readers to simply enjoy this on its own considerable merits." --The Bulletin "This is a great progression from the Lois Lowry books and Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books." --Children's Literature "This engaging introductory chapter book contains the added benefit of introducing readers to science and nature terminology as well as a bit of Texas history. . . . Entertaining, humorous, and informative." -- School Library Journal , starred review on Skunked!: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet Praise for The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate: "Six years after debuting in Kelly's Newbery Honor-winning The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate , the budding Texas scientist returns, as curious and charming as ever, and now preoccupied with fauna instead of flora . . . Happily, the episodic narrative leaves the door wide open for further adventures--if we're lucky." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Animal lovers will revel in the abundant anecdotes about the benevolent country vet and Travis' mangy strays--some heart-wrenching, some hilarious--while learning plenty about nature ("from pond water up to the stars"), the deadly 1900 Galveston hurricane, and early Texas history as recounted by Callie's scholarly and beloved Granddaddy. A warm, welcome stand-alone companion to Kelly's lauded debut." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Well worth waiting for . . . Readers will flock to this sequel" -- Booklist, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate "Humor and little heartbreaks abound as Callie learns animal care under the tutelage of Dr. Pritzker, the town's veterinarian. . . ." -- School Library Journal, starred review on The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate Praise for The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: " The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is 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, "Book Bench" section on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate "In her debut novel, Jacqueline Kelly brings to vivid life a boisterous small-town family at the dawn of a new century. And she especially shines in her depiction of the natural world that so intrigues Callie . . . Readers will want to crank up the A.C. before cracking the cover, though. That first chapter packs a lot of summer heat." -- The Washington Post on The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
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