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Ada Twist, Scientist Kindle Edition

by Andrea Beaty (Author), David Roberts (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 5,278 ratings
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Inspired by mathematician Ada Lovelace and physicist Marie Curie, this #1 bestseller from author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts champions STEM, girl power, and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power of perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?”

 

Now a Netflix series!

#1 New York Times Bestseller

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller

A USA Today Bestseller

 

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 through problems and continuing to stay curious.

 

Ada is an inquisitive second grader who was born to be a scientist. She possesses an unusual desire to question everything she encounters: a tick-tocking clock, a pointy-stemmed rose, the hairs in her dad’s nose, and so much more. Ada’s parents and her teacher, Miss Greer, have their hands full as the Ada’s science experiments wreak day-to-day havoc.

 

On the first day of spring, Ada notices an unpleasant odor. She sets out to discover what might have caused it. Ada uses the scientific method in developing hypotheses in her smelly pursuit. The little girl demonstrates trial and error, while appreciating her family’s full support. In one experiment, she douses fragrances on her cat and attempts to place the frightened feline in the washing machine.

 

For any parent who wants STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to be fun, this book is a source of inspiration that will get children excited about science, school, learning, and the value of asking “Why?”

 

Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series:



    • The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year


    • The Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake


    • Questioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots!


    • Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book | 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories


    • The Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists
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    1. Reading age
      3 - 6 years, from customers
    2. Part of series
      The Questioneers
    3. Print length
      32 pages
    4. Language
      English
    5. Grade level
      Kindergarten - 2
    6. Lexile measure
      AD550L
    7. Publisher
      Abrams Books for Young Readers
    8. Publication date
      September 6, 2016
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    12. ISBN-13
      978-1419721373
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    Customers enjoy the book's stories and find them clever. They describe it as a fun, engaging story for kids that encourages them to learn the words and enjoy the rhythm of reading. The message is inspiring and encouraging kids to think critically and ask questions. The illustrations are charming and detailed, with style. Readers appreciate the book's inquisitive nature and how it encourages children to ask questions and explore the world around them. The rhyme quality and cadence are also appreciated, making it fun to read aloud.

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    307 customers mention "Story quality"299 positive8 negative

    Customers enjoy the story. They find it clever, wonderful, and inspiring. The book is described as a classic children's tale that makes readers cry a little.

    "...The other Quentioneers books are also excellent, but this is the one we started with and it has a very special place in my heart as I'm a VERY big..." Read more

    "...It's a great story in that it's a reminder that gifted children come in many forms...." Read more

    "...And like a good movie, it makes you cry a little as watch the awakening young Ada, and then discover Mom and Dad grow too!..." Read more

    "...They laughed out loud as usual and begged to read it again right away. I could not recommend it highly enough...." Read more

    205 customers mention "Book for kids"205 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the book for kids. They find it engaging and fun. The rhyming story helps young children learn the words. It encourages curiosity and experimentation, making it a good book for girls to dream about science.

    "I bought this years ago and never left a review. This was THE book for my daughter (until she got older and got into Dogman)...." Read more

    "...I think it was perfect for the awesome child I worked with." Read more

    "...Like it's Rosie cousin, this book is as fun for the adult to read as for the children...." Read more

    "...but he said it’s just a really funny book and he likes “all the architect stuff”...." Read more

    105 customers mention "Message"105 positive0 negative

    Customers find the book's message engaging and encouraging. They say it inspires kids to think critically and ask questions. Readers appreciate the subtle messages and sensitivity in the series. The books are also a source of encouragement for parents about how to get out of their comfort zones.

    "...While I love Rosie Revere and the great message it sends to girls, my daughter hasn't fallen in love with it as much as I have...." Read more

    "...It introduces some advanced vocabulary and has a lesson too, all wrapped in some of the best rhyming verse I've ever enjoyed....and I've enjoyed a..." Read more

    "...It was such a hit! We read the book before bed and she is so inspired to ask questions...." Read more

    "...We will read the book again of course. I, for one, love the subtle messages of this series, as well as the sensitivity and humor with which they are..." Read more

    93 customers mention "Illustrations"93 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the illustrations in the book. They find the illustrations charming, detailed, and colorful. The rhymes are melodic and complex.

    "...The stories and illustrations are awesome, and I love how they encourage our kids to tap into who God made them to be as individuals...." Read more

    "...On a less serious note; The illustrations could not be better. Spunky style and the boys loved looking for Rosie and Iggy on some of the pages...." Read more

    "...pen and ink, and uses these materials to create precise, colorful pictures. Ada's parents are really stylish and snappy dressers, too!..." Read more

    "...As with the previous books there are great illustrations and in the last page, you see the parents have gotten her a big long wheel of paper that..." Read more

    79 customers mention "Curiosity level"79 positive0 negative

    Customers find the book engaging for young readers. It introduces STEM concepts and encourages children to ask questions. The story teaches students about exploration and discovery.

    "...aimed right for her sweet spot, the child in the book is bright and inquisitive, just like she is...." Read more

    "...It also shows how important it is to allow your children to be children, let them ask questions, let them seek and find answers to those questions,..." Read more

    "...It's about a very curious girl and her family, including her cat. As my son likes to say, "We don't put the cat in the washing machine!"" Read more

    "...Ada Twist is a precocious, curious youngster that tests the limits of her parent's patience with her experimentations and formulations...." Read more

    69 customers mention "Rhyme quality"61 positive8 negative

    Customers enjoy the book's rhyme and cadence. They find it entertaining and easy to read aloud. The rhythmic text is well-written for its target audience and allows kids to grasp the words and enjoy the rhythm of reading.

    "...vocabulary and has a lesson too, all wrapped in some of the best rhyming verse I've ever enjoyed....and I've enjoyed a lot as a parent of two boys,..." Read more

    "...story really helps little kids to grasp the words and enjoy the rhythm of reading...." Read more

    "...intently watch and listen to me read her this delightful rhymed verse story over Facetime...." Read more

    "...Andrea Beaty’s rhythmic text is both entertaining and interesting, and David Roberts’ illustrations are detailed and engaging...." Read more

    29 customers mention "Character development"29 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the book's character development. They find the characters relatable and inspiring, especially the minority girl. Readers appreciate the passion each protagonist shows for their different passions. The heroine is described as perfect, and the female protagonists are well-portrayed.

    "...LOVE that the main character is a little girl and she is black...." Read more

    "...I love the characterization of her and her family, this little curious Black girl exploring her natural interests is worth emulating...." Read more

    "Summary: Cute illustrations, cute character, story falls waaay short. I thought it would be my fav, but it is my least favorite of the 3...." Read more

    "...Great job Andrea! (Also her other two books are great too. Buy them all!)" Read more

    21 customers mention "Empowerment"21 positive0 negative

    Customers find the book empowering for young girls. They say it shows that girls can be leaders and scientists, too. The book portrays strong, smart role models for girls who grapple with a problem. It's described as a delightful girl-positive book that builds strong daughters.

    "...Great for boys and girls who have an inquiring mind." Read more

    "...She is really curious, adventurous, and is remarkably tenacious; determined to solve the puzzles and mysterious of life around her...." Read more

    "...This one, of course, lays a great foundation for letting a young girl see that pursuing an interest in STEM is natural. A+ rating" Read more

    "I love all of these books, they are written so well and portray strong, smart roll models for girls who grapple with a problem and then solve it..." Read more

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    Great Story, in Pristine Condition!
    This seller rated the book as very good, yet it was like brand new, never touched. A lovely surprise!Like it's Rosie cousin, this book is as fun for the adult to read as for the children. It introduces some advanced vocabulary and has a lesson too, all wrapped in some of the best rhyming verse I've ever enjoyed....and I've enjoyed a lot as a parent of two boys, one an adult with special needs. "The kid thing" gets old after 21 strait years but I'll never tire of this story. My son loved it! Together we'll unwrap the meaning of words like hypothesis, havoc, mockingbirds, frazzled, high-flying, resulted and pungent, who's use in the story are perfectly perfect. And like a good movie, it makes you cry a little as watch the awakening young Ada, and then discover Mom and Dad grow too! Thanks Andrea Beaty and David Roberts - You never disappoint!
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    • Eric Folsom
      5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite book
      Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
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      I bought this years ago and never left a review. This was THE book for my daughter (until she got older and got into Dogman). She adored this book, read it multiple times, and I just can't give it enough praise. The other Quentioneers books are also excellent, but this is the one we started with and it has a very special place in my heart as I'm a VERY big fan of questioning things and how science works. That it's not an immediate answer, you just get less and less wrong :)
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    • D Godfrey
      5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book, especially for little girls!
      Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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      I volunteer with a reading program, and purchased this as a gift for the child I worked with last school year. I love that it was aimed right for her sweet spot, the child in the book is bright and inquisitive, just like she is. She promised to read it over the summer so that we can talk about it when school starts in August. As a note, its hard to judge the difficulty level as at that age, kids have vastly different reading comprehension skills. I think it was perfect for the awesome child I worked with.
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    • L. Baker
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! A reminder that Genius doesn't come wrapped in a bow
      Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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      As a parent who has had to read Iggy Peck Architect to my daughter every night for the last year- despite the fact that she knows every word by memory- I have to say that this is a great addition to the 3 book tome. While I love Rosie Revere and the great message it sends to girls, my daughter hasn't fallen in love with it as much as I have. Ada Twist Scientist while still not in our nightly reading pile--Iggy still is--has managed to make it in at least 2/3 times a week. My daughter loves it-again not quite as much as Iggy Peck but more than Rosie Revere. It's a great story in that it's a reminder that gifted children come in many forms. The Einsteins of the world are messy, constantly questioning to the point of annoyance, and constantly testing. It's a reminder to parents that genius doesn't come in a neatly wrapped bow there is quite a bit of mess that comes with genius. It also shows how important it is to allow your children to be children, let them ask questions, let them seek and find answers to those questions, yes it'll be messy, inconvenient even, but ultimately you're supporting your child in developing and becoming an intelligent and productive human being. This book is definitely my new favorite, Rosie Revere is a close second and Iggy Peck is great too. Buy all three you will not regret the purchase!
      6 people found this helpful
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    • M. Reynolds
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, in Pristine Condition!
      Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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      This seller rated the book as very good, yet it was like brand new, never touched. A lovely surprise!
      Like it's Rosie cousin, this book is as fun for the adult to read as for the children. It introduces some advanced vocabulary and has a lesson too, all wrapped in some of the best rhyming verse I've ever enjoyed....and I've enjoyed a lot as a parent of two boys, one an adult with special needs. "The kid thing" gets old after 21 strait years but I'll never tire of this story. My son loved it! Together we'll unwrap the meaning of words like hypothesis, havoc, mockingbirds, frazzled, high-flying, resulted and pungent, who's use in the story are perfectly perfect. And like a good movie, it makes you cry a little as watch the awakening young Ada, and then discover Mom and Dad grow too! Thanks Andrea Beaty and David Roberts - You never disappoint!
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, in Pristine Condition!
      Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
      This seller rated the book as very good, yet it was like brand new, never touched. A lovely surprise!
      Like it's Rosie cousin, this book is as fun for the adult to read as for the children. It introduces some advanced vocabulary and has a lesson too, all wrapped in some of the best rhyming verse I've ever enjoyed....and I've enjoyed a lot as a parent of two boys, one an adult with special needs. "The kid thing" gets old after 21 strait years but I'll never tire of this story. My son loved it! Together we'll unwrap the meaning of words like hypothesis, havoc, mockingbirds, frazzled, high-flying, resulted and pungent, who's use in the story are perfectly perfect. And like a good movie, it makes you cry a little as watch the awakening young Ada, and then discover Mom and Dad grow too! Thanks Andrea Beaty and David Roberts - You never disappoint!
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    • 8Arrows
      5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun series of books, loved by the whole family
      Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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      My kids love these books! My 7 year old goes around just randomly saying “Ada Twist, Scientist” over and over again because she loves the sound of it coming off her tongue.

      The stories and illustrations are awesome, and I love how they encourage our kids to tap into who God made them to be as individuals. Ada Twist is my daughter’s favorite of them so far (we’re hoping there will be more to come), so it has me paying attention to her love for science and how we can encourage that along. It’s given me more insight into my own kid because I thought “Rosie Revere Engineer” would be her favorite. She loves Rosie, for sure, but Ada Twist ended up being her favorite.

      My son likes “Iggy Peck Architect” the most, so it’s interesting to see what each of them are drawn to. I asked my son if he just preferred Iggy because he’s a guy (wondering if he could relate more to the guy than to the 2 girls), but he said it’s just a really funny book and he likes “all the architect stuff”. It’s always nice when a series of books comes along to give you more insight into the beautiful way God has made each of your kids as individuals, and shows you how you might encourage them along in who they’re wired to be. As a family, we’re hoping to see more and more books in this series to add to our home library.
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    • Meredith Moy
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great rhyming story
      Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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      My daughter loves watching the TV show on Netflix and sings the songs all the time. For her 4th birthday I bought her this book and a National Geographic Science kit. It was such a hit! We read the book before bed and she is so inspired to ask questions.

      As a parent, it’s a fun rhyming story so I don’t mind reading it over and over.
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    • Robert Lee Barrier
      5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and great for Autism parents
      Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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      Just as awesome as Iggy Peck. Not as awesome as Rosie Revere. On par with Madame Chapeau. This pair can do no wrong. I love the implication that the main character may be "on the spectrum" without having to discuss it or call her out. She just is who she is and everyone is happy with that. LOVE that the main character is a little girl and she is black. I have two little boys who are white and I want them to be exposed to this example, which is much more realistic than the way that TV portrays people of color.
      On a less serious note; The illustrations could not be better. Spunky style and the boys loved looking for Rosie and Iggy on some of the pages. They laughed out loud as usual and begged to read it again right away. I could not recommend it highly enough. If you havent read the others, drop what you are doing right this minute and get them.
      7 people found this helpful
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    • Daniel J Ponce
      5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING BOOK and Netflix series.
      Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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      This book is amazing!! Our family loves this whole series! Book was in excellent condition.
      Also, a great series on Netflix.
      Only con would be for younger kids. The story is long and wouldn’t be suitable for most 2.5 and unders.
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    • Nnz
      5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring book series
      Reviewed in India on April 27, 2024
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      We love the whole series. It's a rare kind of children's book, the kind that you can give to a 2 year old but that they will still be reading at 4-5 years old.
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    • A. Herniman
      5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2024
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      This series of books is amazing. For a UK readership some words need ‘translating’ but that’s easily done and still keeps the rhythm. The themes of girl power, girls as scientists, resilience, hope, family and more stand out. Wonderful artwork too. My youngest has loved it since he was 4 and my eldest (9) still reads it. Totally recommended
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    • Laura Augustine
      5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book
      Reviewed in Germany on March 16, 2024
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      We have Iggie Peck the Architect book and he loved it. So we added to the collection Ada Twist. My son makes me read him that book every night. He absolutely loves the book. Money well spent.
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    • LN
      4.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
      Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2020
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      Just ok. Rosie revere engineer is better
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    • Ricardo F.
      5.0 out of 5 stars a great book in an awesome series
      Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2019
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      this book is a great favorite with my daughters. nicely rhymed, well illustrated and a story that, I hope, inspires them in the future
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