{"product_id":"books-evolution-of-calpurnia-tate-by-jacqueline-kelly","title":"Evolution of Calpurnia Tate","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalpurnia 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDebut author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/i\u003e is a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53670737641745,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780312659301.jpg?v=1781512450","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-evolution-of-calpurnia-tate-by-jacqueline-kelly","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}