What's a Germ, Joseph Lister?: The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal

By: Lori Alexander

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Synopsis: This engrossing, timely, and highly illustrated biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from.In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected.Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives.Sibert Honor-winner Lori Alexander’s accessible and lively biography of Lister contains fun—and sometimes gory—facts about the history of science and engaging illustrations by Daniel Duncan.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 144 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780358538615
Related ISBNs:: 9780358538172
Publisher:: HarperCollins
Date of Addition:: 10/10/23
Copyrighted By:: Lori Alexander
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Health, Mind and Body
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.