The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath Contributor(s): Finley Mosca, Julia (Author), Rieley, Daniel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1943147310 ISBN-13: 9781943147311 Publisher: Innovation Press OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2016961449 |
Lexile Measure: 530 |
Series: Amazing Scientists |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10" W x 9.8" (1.15 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 198678 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books for Kids 2017 Selection If you like to think big, but some say you're too small, or they say you're too young or too slow or too tall... Meet Dr. Bath--the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams! As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness! The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath is the second book in a brand new educational series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists! In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Dr. Bath herself! |