Ada Twist, Scientist

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)

Part of the The Questioneers series

A young girl's curiosity and love for science lead her to investigate a mysterious smell in her neighborhood.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 8,948 ratings

32 pages· 943 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ada Twist is a young scientist with a head full of questions. Her relentless curiosity leads her on fact-finding missions and scientific experiments, even when they don't go as planned. As Ada navigates the challenges of discovery, she learns the importance of perseverance and critical thinking. Will her inquisitive nature help her unravel the mysteries of the world around her? Join Ada on her journey of exploration and see how her questions lead to unexpected answers.

From the publisher

Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie—stars of their own New York Times bestselling picture books Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer—Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 943
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about female scientists Books about scientists Books about science Books about experiments Books about technology

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“Ada is such a fun, curious character! I really love that the story shows her growing up and developing her passion for learning--along with a supportive family. If you have toddlers who ask a lot of questions, this book might feel a little familiar. :) This book is a great intro to science and includes some simple scientific vocabulary (like hypothesis) and talks about how science involves asking questions. I also really appreciate the diversity and strong female role model this book provides.”

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