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Tiny stitches : the life of medical pioneer Vivien Thomas

Title
Tiny stitches : the life of medical pioneer Vivien Thomas / by Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Colin Bootman.
Author
Hooks, Gwendolyn
Publication
New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2016]

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Additional Authors
  • Bootman, Colin
  • Schomburg Children's Collection.
Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations; 28 cm
Summary
"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"--
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Biography.
  • Juvenile works.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Audience (note)
  • Ages 7-12.
Call Number
Sc F 16-236
ISBN
  • 9781620141564
  • 1620141566
LCCN
2015030629
OCLC
926623356
Author
Hooks, Gwendolyn, author.
Title
Tiny stitches : the life of medical pioneer Vivien Thomas / by Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Colin Bootman.
Publisher
New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2016]
Edition
First edition.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Local Note
Schomburg copy with dust jacket.
Audience
Ages 7-12.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Local Subject
Black author.
Added Author
Schomburg Children's Collection.
Bootman, Colin, illustrator.
Research Call Number
Sc F 16-236
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