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Title details for The Vast Wonder of the World by Mélina Mangal - Wait list

The Vast Wonder of the World

by Mélina Mangal
Luisa Uribe
ebook
"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.
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Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 1, 2018

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781541537965
  • Release date: November 1, 2018

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9781541524712
  • File size: 7244 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2018
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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
PDF ebook
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Multi-Cultural Science

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.2
Lexile® Measure:890
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Multi-Cultural Science