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allicatca's review against another edition
1.0
The subject of this book is VERY interesting. This book, however, is like reading a child's report which was copied from an encyclopedia. IT"S TERRIBLE. I hope someone else writes a good children's book about Ernest Everett Just.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I had never heard of Ernest Everett Just before reading this book which, considering his contributions to our understanding of cells, should be shameful. His story is riveting and Luisa Uribe’s illustrations brings it to life in a stunningly colorful way. There is so much to take away from this book, but one of the most important and saddest is how such a pioneering scientist can be forgotten.
hulahoopes's review
4.0
Well written with a look at an amazing scientist who made progress despite the trials systemic racism in the US put in his way. Illustrations are lovely.
rkiladitis's review against another edition
4.0
This bio on biologist Ernest Everett Just is just what your picture book biography section needs. He came of age in the Jim Crow South, paying his way through Dartmouth College while supporting his siblings after his mother's passing. He "unlocked the mysteries of how the different parts of the cell worked together as new life developed", and found success as a Howard University professor, embryologist, and cytologist, working in both Europe and the States. The Vast Wonder of the World tells his story, introducing him to a new generation of budding scientists who will be inspired by his determination and success in the face of racism and adversity. The muted pencil and digital artwork, in shades of blue, creates a sense of wonder and beauty, giving readers a real appreciation for Just and his place in science history. An author's note, a timeline, and source notes complete this solid addition to science biography sections. Display and booktalk - PLEASE - with Gwendolyn Hudson Hooks and Colin Bootman's Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas, and - if you can find it (can we please get this book back in print?) - May Chinn: The Best Medicine, by Ellen Butts and Joyce R. Schwartz, illustrated by Janet Hamlin.
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) has a good feature story on Dr. Just, with references to further reading, by W. Malcolm Byrnes.
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) has a good feature story on Dr. Just, with references to further reading, by W. Malcolm Byrnes.
sailorgold_'s review
4.0
J'ai vraiment aimé les illustrations, ce livre donne vraiment envie d'en apprendre plus sur la biologie marine, mais surtout sur Ernest Everett Just.