Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?

ISBN-10: 0805090487
ISBN-13: 9780805090482
Author: Stone, Tanya Lee
Illustrated by: Priceman, Marjorie
Interest Level: K-2
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company

Publication Date: February 2013

Copyright: 2013

Page Count: 40

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$14.99
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Interest Level

Grades K-2

Reading Level

Lexile: AD560L
Accelerated Reader Level: 4.1
Accelerated Reader Points: 0.5

BISAC Subjects

JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 19th Century

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology

Description
An introduction to the life and achievements of the first American female doctor describes the limited careers prospects available to women in the early 19th century, the opposition Blackwell faced while pursuing a medical education and her pioneering medical career that opened doors for future generations of women.
Reviews

Cheryl Dickemper, Booksource Collection Development Manager

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2/5/2013 3:56:56 PM
This picture book biography of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman to become a doctor, is a great choice for a nonfiction read aloud. Tanya Lee Stone's breezy and conversational first-person narration makes the story both entertaining and easy for listeners to follow. Marjorie Priceman's colorful illustrations (Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!) bring to mind classics such as Madeline. Blackwell's story is an inspirational one to share with any child who's ever been told a dream is impossible to achieve, and it is a perfect addition to lessons on women's history.