Who fixed babies' hearts? Vivien Thomas / Sara L. Latta.
This book is an introduction to the life and work of Vivien Thomas, a man who worked hard as a doctor's assistant and invented a new heart surgery technique to save the lives of babies with defective hearts.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781464401305
- ISBN: 9780766039636
- Physical Description: 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 x 24 cm.
- Publisher: Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Elementary, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes glossary.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 22) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- A new way to save lives - Dreams of being a doctor - Learning on the job - A heart mystery - A new life in Maryland - Blue babies - Thomas's invention - A blue baby turns pink - Activity : listen to your heart.
- Target Audience Note:
- K-3 Medialog, Inc.580L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR Lower Grades 3.2 0.5 quiz: 150563Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.2 0.5 150563.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J617.412 LAT (Text) | 36015000581682 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
