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The Vast Wonder of the World

The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
by Mélina Mangal (Author) and Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)

Booktalk: 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.

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Nonfiction Monday

It’s Nonfiction Monday!

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Love, Z

Love, Z
by Jessie Sima (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: When a small robot named Z discovers a message in a bottle signed Love, Beatrice, they decide to find out what “love” means. Unable to get an answer from the other robots, they leave to embark on an adventure that will lead them to Beatrice–and back home again, where love was hiding all along.

Snippet: “Hello, I am looking for Beatrice,” explained Z. “I want to know what love is, and she will have the answer.”

“That sounds important,” said the captain. “Climb aboard and we’ll go on a quest.”

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