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Author Mangal, Mélina, author

Title The vast wonder of the world : biologist Ernest Everett Just / Mélina Mangal ; illustrated by Luisa Uribe
Published Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2018]

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Summary "A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."#8212;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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Subject Just, Ernest Everett, 1883-1941 -- Juvenile literature
SUBJECT Just, Ernest Everett, 1883-1941 fast
Subject African American biologists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Biologists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
African American scientists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Biography & Autobiography -- Science & Technology.
JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Science & Nature -- Biology.
African American biologists
African American scientists
Biologists
Scientists
Juvenile Nonfiction.
Biography & Autobiography.
Science.
Sociology.
United States
Genre/Form Biographies
Juvenile works
Form Electronic book
Author Uribe, Luisa, illustrator
LC no. 2017052258
ISBN 9781541524712
1541524713
9781541537965
1541537963
9781541584709
1541584708
9781541584716
1541584716
Other Titles Life of scientist Ernest Everett Just