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Tell Me Why Britannica Junior Contest Winner
A reader named Barry Stemper of Richmond Virginia wins Britannica Junior for a question about the turtle in Song of Solomon. The feature explains turtle voice rarity, shell anatomy, largest and extinct species Archelon, long life, winter dormancy, and a few science riddles with a prize offer for Summer writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Stemper
Richmond
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale University
Randi Lachiig
Inola
Oglahome