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Patricia's Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight

Hardback

Main Details

Title Patricia's Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michelle Lord
Illustrated by Alleanna Harris
SeriesPeople Who Shaped Our World
Series part Volume No. 7
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 216
ISBN/Barcode 9781454931379
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations Full-colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Sterling Publishing Co Inc
Imprint Sterling
Publication Date 1 February 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

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 miracles" when everyone else had given up hope. Along the way, she cofounded 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.

Author Biography

With three sisters and two daughters, Michelle Lord believes in girl power. 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. Visit her online at alleannaharris.com and on Instagram @alleannaharris.

Reviews

"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