Mae and Gerty and the Matter with Matter
Mae is fed up with her parents thinking her younger sister, Gerty, is a science genius. But as Mae learns that science is all about asking questions and trying new things, she realizes that she can be a scientist too and joins her sister to explore all types of matter.
Illustrated by Erica Salcedo Published by Beaming Books
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Mae had a little sister, Gerty, who began exploring matter at a very young age.
In fact, “matter” was Gerty’s very first word.
"Madda!" said Gerty.
“Yes!” said Mom. “Matter is all the stuff around you. Even the air you’re breathing.”
Mae took a deep breath of matter and counted to ten...
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