"The text begs to be read aloud; the reader will find onomatopoeia, stylish repetition, and short sentences that add a zippy cadence to the storyâs rhythm. Harrisâs rich illustrations depict important moments in Bathâs 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."â<i>School Library Journal</i>
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 wasnât a career option for most women, especially African-American women. This empowering biography follows Dr Bath in her quest to save and restore sight to the blind, and her decision to âchoose miraclesâ when everyone else had given up hope. Along the way, she co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness, invented a specialised laser for removing cataracts and became the first African-American woman doctor to receive a medical patent.
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The inspiring story of Dr Patricia Bath, a groundbreaking ophthalmologist who pioneered laser surgery - and gave her patients the gift of sight.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781454931379
Publisert
2020-01-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Sterling
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
JC, 02
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
48
Forfatter
Illustratør