The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
From childhood on, Ernest Everett Just observed his world carefully and learned from what he saw: in the natural world, through his microscope, and in the racist practices prevalent in the social and professional culture of early 20th- century United States. Confronted with financial, health, and family challenges, Ernest persevered to graduate from Dartmouth College and become a biology professor at Howard University. He taught his method of observation to his students, and made breakthrough discoveries on the function of egg cells during fertilization. Despite his international scientific reputation, Ernest continued to suffer racism at home and eventually relocated to France. An ample author’s note following this picture-book account of African American Ernest tells more about his life and research. Additional end matter includes an illustrator’s note, timeline, glossary, and quotation and research sources. ©2019 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
20th Century
African Americans
Biography
History (Nonfiction)
Racism
Science and Scientists
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publishers:
Lerner, Millbrook
Publish Year: 2018
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9781512483758
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 570 Mangal