I'm so not the audience for this one -- both in age and interest, but I love that this exists for the your scientists out there, and I love the messages about failure and persistence. The engaging illustrations add a lot as well. ( )

Chapter Book

Our boys loved Beaty's Rosie, Iggy, and Ada picture books and really enjoy the STEM aspect. Our older son is very interested in this new "Questioneers" chapter book series and loved seeing the further adventures and problem solving of these well-loved characters in the first book with Rosie. He was thrilled to check out this edition with Ada.

These books connect with our kids because failure and disappoint happen (and isn't avoided like many books for kids) and you are able to feel that which I think it is important. The problem-solving step is a great thing to show that ideas don't always go as planned but that doesn't mean that things can't still work out in a different way and that making an effort and trying is a success in itself.

This book was fun to read also has real-life lessons about perseverance and empowerment. We were also happy to see that the beautiful illustrations by David Roberts are still included which are such a positive addition to this wonderful storytelling. Highly recommend! Thank you to NetGalley and ABRAMS kids for a copy of this book, all opinions are our own. ( )

Ada Twist and her friends Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck rescue Uncle Ned, who is floating away in helium-filled pants invented by Rosie. Ada uses science to solve the problem. Back matter includes "citizen science," "ode to a gas," and more. ( )

Readers who enjoyed the picture book, Ada Twist, Scientist, will enjoy this second installment in the ADA Twist And the Questioneers. Using the Scientific Method, Ada Twist and the Questioneers must help Uncle Ned come down after he gets carried away in his helium pants. Funny, educational and entertaining, this book will be enjoyed by readers ages 8-12. Add to school and home libraries to give readers a good dose of science while having fun. Read it aloud to a group to share the joys for be sure to show off the sometimes funny illustrations. ( )