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Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty

agirlwithredhair's review against another edition

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5.0

I've made so many people buy this wonderful book! An absolute must-have for any library, kid or adult (the whole series is fabulous, as well).

beecheralyson's review against another edition

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5.0

I love this series by Beaty. This one is in honor of Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace.

fantine's review against another edition

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5.0

Ada Marie said not a word til the day she turned three, then she couldn’t stop asking; Why? What? Who? When? Where?

Ada’s curiosity leads to questions, which lead to hypothesis, which then lead to experiments which often lead to trouble. But nothing can deter this bright young questioneer.

Told in rhymes this story is a joy to read, the illustrations are adorable and Ada’s sense of wonder is infectious. I love!

readingthroughtheages's review against another edition

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5.0

I am thrilled to see a positive girl main character in a book that focuses on science. So many wonderful details in the illustrations. Beautifully written rhyme.

heisereads's review against another edition

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5.0

This series is fabulous, and the newest does not disappoint. The rhyming verse is filled with scientific method connections, and encourages the questioning of the world. I especially love how supportive the family is of Ada.

caseykoester39's review against another edition

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5.0

I'm so impressed with every book in this series and this is no exception. Ada is an inquisitive little girl who explores everything, sometimes causing trouble and making messes with her investigations. Love the illustrations and the fun text.

pachec_oh_no's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVED IT! The rhyme scheme is so generic but in the best way -- it reminds me of the rhymes from my own childhood books! It flows well and makes the listener (or reader) really have to pay attention to rhythm to understand. Plus, the pictures are adorable. Ada and her family are perfectly stylized and unique, as well as the rest of the scenes in the book. I adored it. Stay curious!

andrew_petro's review against another edition

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3.0

I appreciate the representation, and the modeling parents who eventually come around to supporting their child and figuring out how to meet her individual needs. But the book felt like it lacked substance.

sngick's review against another edition

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5.0

Not sure why I haven’t read this!

bardicbramley's review against another edition

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5.0

A wonderful little picture book to inspire curious minds and show children that thinking and questions are all part of being a great scientist. The story tells how Ada sometimes makes a mess when she wants to find out answers, and sometimes people might get angry because of her messes. But they know that she means well, and help her to discovery the mysteries she finds as she learns about the world.