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kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
Teaching Guide: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=11264
libby_gt's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful rhyming story that nurtures curiosity about everyday materials and the environment. It was also positive to see a black female protagonist, especially in a book focussing on STEM.
maureen_fox's review against another edition
4.0
So fun! I like that the parents' reactions were realistic - not overly enthusiastic but still supportive.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
5.0
it's been awhile since I read the other ones, but I want to say this one is the best yet. fantastic rhymes, concept, and illustrations
mommawolf's review against another edition
5.0
We got this book from our local library because my son loves the show on Netflix. The book was a delight to read. The flow of the reading was so pleasant and made reading the book aloud easy. The art work was so cute, I do have to saw baby Ada was my favorite. I mean how she trashed her room and then passed out on top the cabinet was funny. I loved how her parents were understanding and supported her passion
mnboyer's review against another edition
5.0
Ada Marie is a young African-American girl who has been curious from the moment she was born; she did not speak at first, and then her first word is “why” when she does. She is clearly cut out for a STEM life because all she does is ask how, when, what, why, where – sometimes people have the answers and other times they do not. Ada creates a little bit of havoc while experimenting with different things and toying with ideas, but her family loves her nonetheless – after all, she is a young scientist.
This book should be used as an example of women in STEM, especially BIPOC women that represent STEM. If young black girls can see themselves as scientists in the future, and see that they have support, there are going to be young girls that decide to go down this career path. This book is part of a larger series related to STEM and representation and would do best with the group of books together, however, it can be easily read and understood without the other books.
As an adult, I’ve been reading more and more STEM-based romance novels and general STEM based stories. I’m a bit disappointed that I did not go down that career path – or at least consider it. I always thought that was not a “girl career” and gave up on that idea very quickly. I hope this book encourages young girls to think of ideas I did not as a child.
This book should be used as an example of women in STEM, especially BIPOC women that represent STEM. If young black girls can see themselves as scientists in the future, and see that they have support, there are going to be young girls that decide to go down this career path. This book is part of a larger series related to STEM and representation and would do best with the group of books together, however, it can be easily read and understood without the other books.
As an adult, I’ve been reading more and more STEM-based romance novels and general STEM based stories. I’m a bit disappointed that I did not go down that career path – or at least consider it. I always thought that was not a “girl career” and gave up on that idea very quickly. I hope this book encourages young girls to think of ideas I did not as a child.
murphmurph's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
megtk_01's review against another edition
5.0
Ada questions EVERYTHING! She makes messes and tries to figure out the answer to all the questions. Each question brings on new questions. Her teachers don't know what to do with her and her parents are supportive, until she ruins dinner, tries to put the cat in the dryer, and makes everything smell bad. But Ada starts thinking and thinks some more and more and more and more. And the questions keep coming. She's learning, she's not stuck. She's not a bad kid, but one who just wants to know and has a love of learning. It is a truly adorable book written in rhyme that emphasizes the need to question and to learn on one's own and how it's okay not to be perfect. It's okay to make mistakes. That's a lesson that we all need every once in awhile--especially a kid.
Check out my post where I pair with nonfiction, adult book, Mindset by Carol S. Dweck.
http://livingalifeinbooks.blogspot.com/2017/01/book-review-and-pairing-mindset-by.html
Check out my post where I pair with nonfiction, adult book, Mindset by Carol S. Dweck.
http://livingalifeinbooks.blogspot.com/2017/01/book-review-and-pairing-mindset-by.html