Patricia's Vision
The Doctor Who Saved Sight
$40.34
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
1 February 2020
Summary
The inspiring story of Dr. Patricia Bath, a groundbreaking ophthalmologist who pioneered laser surgery - and gave her patients the gift of sight.
Born in the 1940s, Patricia Bath dreamed of being an ophthalmologist at a time when becoming a doctor wasn’t a career option for most women - especially African-American women. This empowering illustrated biography follows Dr. Bath in her quest to save and restore sight to the visually impaired, and her decision to “choose m…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781454931379 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 145493137X |
| Author: | Michelle Lord, Alleanna Harris |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
| Imprint: | Union Square Kids |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2020 |
| Weight: | 540g |
| Dimensions: | 276mm x 216mm |
| Series: | People Who Shaped Our World |
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Critics Review
“The text begs to be read aloud; the reader will find onomatopoeia, stylish repetition, and short sentences that add a zippy cadence to the story’s rhythm. Harris’s rich illustrations depict important moments in Bath’s life and include interesting details: medical equipment, an eyeball or two, and a schematic of her invention. An inspirational story of a woman who worked hard and never gave up on her dream to rid the world of blindness. A book all children should hear or read.“—School Library Journal
About The Author
Michelle Lord
Michelle Lord believes in girlpower. She is the author of Sterling’s A Girl Called Genghis Khan, as well as A Song for Cambodia, Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin, and numerous science books. Michelle lives in New Braunfels, TX, with her family.
Alleanna Harris is an illustrator and artist from Willingboro, NJ. She graduated from the University of the Arts in 2015 with a BFA in Animation.
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