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Key Features Description Bright colors and cheerful rhymes introduce important people throughout history with short, one-page biographies. Bright colors and cheerful rhymes introduce important people throughout history with short, one-page biographies. Standards RI.2.3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. RI.2.3. Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. Product Details Item #: NTS853172 9781338531725 Paperback Book 32 K - 3 Lexile® NC970L Guided Reading GR Level K DRA 16 - 18 This This Little Scientist Paperback Book 3.71 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}} {{oosMessage}} {{#if isTSO}}
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Published January 1, 2018
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Joan Holub
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January 15, 2019
I really like the variety of scientists chosen.
December 23, 2018
This is another wonderful addition to the "This Little" series from Joan Holub. As the title indicates, this tiny book highlights famous and influential scientists that made a significant contribution to their field. Whether they studied space or computers, these little scientists are fascinating and remarkable people.
My three-year-old loves this book. It's simple, informative, and fun. With rhyming text and little snippets of information easy enough for a toddler to digest, it's a good book to read together. The illustrations are super cute, too!
Source: The publisher sent me a copy of this book.
My three-year-old loves this book. It's simple, informative, and fun. With rhyming text and little snippets of information easy enough for a toddler to digest, it's a good book to read together. The illustrations are super cute, too!
Source: The publisher sent me a copy of this book.
April 18, 2019
First sentence:
Asking why.
Then making a guess.
Asking how.
Then proving with tests.
Little scientists make great big discoveries.
Premise/plot: This board book introduces little ones to ten scientists, and it does so in rhyme. The ten scientists are as follows: Isaac Newton, Maria Sibylla Merian, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Grace Hopper, Katherine Johnson, Jane Goodall, Sau Lan Wu, Stephen Hawking, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
My thoughts: I liked this one. The book includes very basic facts about the scientists and their scientific discoveries. The rhyme worked for the most part.
This little scientist
studied outer space surprises
like mysterious black holes
that form in many sizes.
Asking why.
Then making a guess.
Asking how.
Then proving with tests.
Little scientists make great big discoveries.
Premise/plot: This board book introduces little ones to ten scientists, and it does so in rhyme. The ten scientists are as follows: Isaac Newton, Maria Sibylla Merian, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Grace Hopper, Katherine Johnson, Jane Goodall, Sau Lan Wu, Stephen Hawking, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
My thoughts: I liked this one. The book includes very basic facts about the scientists and their scientific discoveries. The rhyme worked for the most part.
This little scientist
studied outer space surprises
like mysterious black holes
that form in many sizes.
January 13, 2024
We bought this book at the Academy of Sciences to share with our baby, and then forgot about it until now. We learned a lot while reading it! I appreciate the brief intros of many famous scientists, and look forward to my daughter learning more as she gets older.
June 5, 2024
This had just the right amount of information for littles about scientists from around the world. Also contained more than just the white guys. 😅
March 24, 2020
I love this series by Joan Holub and the Illustrations by Daniel Roode are so adorable.
This is a book of some well known and not so well known scientist. Many of the history makers I have heard of but there were many that I knew nothing about including: Maria Sibylla Merian, Grace Hopper, Sau Lan Wu, Zhang Heng, Carl Linnaeus, Mary Anning, Rosalind Franklin, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Alfred Wegener, Annie Easley, Patricia Bath and Mario Molina.
This is a good beginning into some great scientists.
This is a book of some well known and not so well known scientist. Many of the history makers I have heard of but there were many that I knew nothing about including: Maria Sibylla Merian, Grace Hopper, Sau Lan Wu, Zhang Heng, Carl Linnaeus, Mary Anning, Rosalind Franklin, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Alfred Wegener, Annie Easley, Patricia Bath and Mario Molina.
This is a good beginning into some great scientists.
February 22, 2019
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THIS LITTLE SCIENTIST is a great board book which features a scientist plus a cute rhyming phrase about their work on the left and then a depiction of them with their relevant work and a longer description about them on the right. The book features 10 scientists (6 women) with many more shown on the last couple pages in brief mentions. The scientists shown on the primary pages are ones most people will recognize, though some of the facts could be new.
What I loved: This book can be explored at a couple levels. By just reading the rhyming phrases, this can be fun for young toddlers. When you add the facts/information below the main picture, this can be helpful for older toddlers who can process more information and learn more about the scientists work. The illustrations are fantastic and suit the scientists perfectly, capturing toddler attention with lots of bright colors. The diversity (in terms of gender primarily) is great and really shows the breadth of who can be a scientist. The book can be quite inspirational for budding young scientists who are constantly exploring their world.
What left me wanting more: I imagine it must be difficult to pick out which scientists to feature, and you can tell by the last couple pages that many were considered. While a few scientists of color are featured, it would be great to see even more of them. The popular scientists were selected, but I would have loved to see some scientists I had not heard of. Of course, it is always great to see people parents will recognize and with whom they are already familiar to fill in any questioning toddler’s knowledge from the board book.
Final verdict: This is a great installment to the “This Little” series, and I love seeing a book about scientists! With levels of reading ages included (by electing to read only the rhymes or also the facts), this book can be great across toddler ages. The inclusion of so many female scientists is also fantastic, and this is a great book for inquisitive toddlers who may grow up to be future scientists.
THIS LITTLE SCIENTIST is a great board book which features a scientist plus a cute rhyming phrase about their work on the left and then a depiction of them with their relevant work and a longer description about them on the right. The book features 10 scientists (6 women) with many more shown on the last couple pages in brief mentions. The scientists shown on the primary pages are ones most people will recognize, though some of the facts could be new.
What I loved: This book can be explored at a couple levels. By just reading the rhyming phrases, this can be fun for young toddlers. When you add the facts/information below the main picture, this can be helpful for older toddlers who can process more information and learn more about the scientists work. The illustrations are fantastic and suit the scientists perfectly, capturing toddler attention with lots of bright colors. The diversity (in terms of gender primarily) is great and really shows the breadth of who can be a scientist. The book can be quite inspirational for budding young scientists who are constantly exploring their world.
What left me wanting more: I imagine it must be difficult to pick out which scientists to feature, and you can tell by the last couple pages that many were considered. While a few scientists of color are featured, it would be great to see even more of them. The popular scientists were selected, but I would have loved to see some scientists I had not heard of. Of course, it is always great to see people parents will recognize and with whom they are already familiar to fill in any questioning toddler’s knowledge from the board book.
Final verdict: This is a great installment to the “This Little” series, and I love seeing a book about scientists! With levels of reading ages included (by electing to read only the rhymes or also the facts), this book can be great across toddler ages. The inclusion of so many female scientists is also fantastic, and this is a great book for inquisitive toddlers who may grow up to be future scientists.
November 11, 2018
Science and those people who made the universe around us more understandable are highlighted in this book.
On every two-page spread, a famous scientist is presented. First, there's a short four line explanation (in rhyme), and then there is a sentence or two with more detailed examples of the person's discovery. The people include a range from Isaac Newton to Grace Hopper to Jane Goodall, making sure various branches of science are addressed. At the end of the book, there's a list of more famous scientists with a small illustration of them, ending with a blank portrait frame and the word 'You'.
These pages try to include a vast variety of scientists from all fields, time frames, and cultures. It's a lovely mix, which helps young listeners to see how broad science can be. The book is written not only to be informative but also inspiring, making sure that young listeners are encouraged to seek their own discoveries.
The illustrations usually fit nicely to the person being portrayed and present them in a very friendly manner. The individuals are cheerful and support the encouraging atmosphere of the book. While there is a lot of information in these pages, the vocabulary and scientific topics mentioned are not necessarily understandable for the youngest listeners- those for whom board books are normally intended. I'm not sure kids under four will get much from this book...and even at that age, only those interested in science. Still, it's a wonderful way to introduce an important topic.
I received a complimentary copy and found it interesting enough to want to leave my honest thoughts.
On every two-page spread, a famous scientist is presented. First, there's a short four line explanation (in rhyme), and then there is a sentence or two with more detailed examples of the person's discovery. The people include a range from Isaac Newton to Grace Hopper to Jane Goodall, making sure various branches of science are addressed. At the end of the book, there's a list of more famous scientists with a small illustration of them, ending with a blank portrait frame and the word 'You'.
These pages try to include a vast variety of scientists from all fields, time frames, and cultures. It's a lovely mix, which helps young listeners to see how broad science can be. The book is written not only to be informative but also inspiring, making sure that young listeners are encouraged to seek their own discoveries.
The illustrations usually fit nicely to the person being portrayed and present them in a very friendly manner. The individuals are cheerful and support the encouraging atmosphere of the book. While there is a lot of information in these pages, the vocabulary and scientific topics mentioned are not necessarily understandable for the youngest listeners- those for whom board books are normally intended. I'm not sure kids under four will get much from this book...and even at that age, only those interested in science. Still, it's a wonderful way to introduce an important topic.
I received a complimentary copy and found it interesting enough to want to leave my honest thoughts.
March 23, 2023
This was a very cute idea. I did not like the characters’ eyes in the illustrations and I also didn’t like how they added a second part about each of the scientists they covered (each scientist had two pages- one very basic and understandable rhyming page and one page that didn’t rhyme and was more difficult concepts that a young kid wouldn’t enjoy).
October 4, 2018
So cute! Love the inclusion of more than 1 skin color, plus not every person in the book is male! And I learned a fun fact I’d never known before, which is pretty neat for a girl with a degree in a science field.
January 2, 2019
I liked this one. It is written in a way that kids will enjoy, while actually telling a bit about a bunch of diverse scientist. I appreciated that there was a modern scientist that I hadn’t heard of included. Plus, I am a sucker for these kinds of illustrations.
January 2, 2020
This was a great book! It introduces scientists and their fields that is age appropriate for young children. My 4 year old niece loved it and wanted it read multiple times. The two year old loved the pictures but was not quite ready for the additional text. But overall, loved it!
April 24, 2020
Cute illustrations, easy rhymes (which flow fairly well for the most part), and an interesting assortment of scientists to share. A good introduction to some STEM ideas (like scientists asking questions to test) and to some famous scientific faces. A great addition to a solid series.
October 14, 2018
Interesting group of scientists included in this board book. Includes scientists that have become more celebrated in recent times.
November 3, 2018
lily fall reading 2018, children's book, board book, scientists, nonfiction
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February 23, 2019
A wonderful idea but I question who they chose to represent within this book.
January 1, 2020
Loved the multiple levels of information
March 31, 2020
I really liked they included some facts about each scientist and Neil Degrasse Tyson was included in this little book. However, my little guy couldn't hold his attention on it after a little while.
December 20, 2020
My one-year-old thoroughly enjoys this one.
May 9, 2021
Bought this book because isla likes the little discoverers. I think she likes that they have big eyes. She likes this one too!
September 12, 2021
Great for young children to introduce them to famous scientists.
April 25, 2022
A great primer on some important scientists for young children.
March 14, 2023
A little wordy for little ones, but didn’t talk much about how the world was formed, which I appreciate. Christians want to learn about scientists too!
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January 31, 2024My daughter loved this book, super cute and inspiring.
May 16, 2024
Fun read with my son. Good balance for a young reader between rhyming basic facts about each scientist and additional information with reasonable challenge words.
February 20, 2026
I love learning about famous scientists! I even recognized some from my Women in Science book
October 5, 2018
Primers for the preschool and younger set, from explorers, presidents and female trailblazers, Joan Holub continues her board book series with a focus on scientists. A great way to introduce young readers to amazing people!
January 21, 2023
I really liked this book - I was very focused on the pictuers while Mommy was reading. It has a very diverse selection of scientists. Mommy even said she learned some new things while reading it (since she hasn't taken a science class in nearly twenty years - she's pretty old). I didn't have any problems with the book, but Mommy noticed that the language was a little inconsistent - some explanations seemed very dumbed down (e. g. "dreamed amazing new math formulas") while others used vocabulary that was overly complex (e. g. "popularized the term").
September 8, 2019
I really like this series of books.
September 13, 2020
This is a great introduction to science, famous scientists, and the amazing things people can do. Definitely want to check out the other entries in the series.
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