Tiny stitches : the life of medical pioneer Vivien Thomas
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Author
Hooks, Gwendolyn,
Contributors
Bootman, Colin, illustrator.
Published
New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2016].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Status
On Shelf
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Published
New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2016].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.9, 1 Points
Lexile measure
920

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Biography of Vivien Thomas, an African-American surgical technician who pioneered the procedure used to treat babies with a heart defect known as 'blue baby syndrome.' Includes author's note and author's sources"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 7-12.
Target Audience
920L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.9,0.5,183835.

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LC Subjects
African American surgeons -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Cardiovascular system -- Surgery -- Juvenile literature.
Operating room technicians -- Maryland -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Thomas, Vivien, -- 1910-1985 -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
African American surgeons.
African Americans -- Biography.
Circulatory system -- Surgery.
Operating room technicians -- Maryland -- Biography.
Operating room technicians.
Thomas, Vivien, -- 1910-1985.