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Mae and Gerty and the Matter with Matter
CCBC Review:
Mae’s little sister Gerty is considered a science genius by her parents. Scientific “matter” was Gerty’s first word! While her parents dote on Gerty’s bubble popping and piano banging as matter manipulation and vibration, Mae is fed up. Science is not child’s play—making messes and asking questions—or is it? In that moment, Mae puts mind over matter and decides to be a scientist, too. Suddenly, the sisters are making messes and getting curious together. Colorful illustrations dotted with humor celebrate science and love in this brown-skinned family. ©2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 5-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Curiosity
Humor
Science and Scientists
Sisters
Diversity subject:
Brown Skin Unspecified
On CCBC Booklist:
Literary Science 1: K-5 Mentor Texts
Publishers:
Beaming Books, 1517 Media
Publish Year: 2023
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781506485416
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Vickers
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