The Girl Vet series is a wonderful introduction to the world of Calpurnia Tate. The setting is turn-of-the-century Texas, not too far from our home here in Austin. These are short books--only 106 pages or so--perfect for beginning chapter readers. In Who Gives a Hoot?, Kelly inserts some facts about history (Grandpa fought in the Civil War, for the South), archaeology (Calpurnia and Grandpa were returning from a fossil hunt when they rescued the owl), and biology (including scientific names of animals and interesting owl habits). There's a nod to human's ecological impact when Calpurnia figures out just how the owl fell ill.
Calpurnia Tate: Girl Vet will appeal to budding scientists and historians alike. It's Monday; what are you reading today?
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