Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Patricia Bath who invented laser surgery. Describes how Bath is the first African American female doctor granted a patent for a medical invention. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
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call number/section: 920
subjects: bath, patricia, 1942-, ophthalmologists, women inventors, inventors, eye, surgery, lasers in surgery, women, biography, juvenile literature, juvenile literature, history, biographies
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Labrecque, Ellen
Introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Patricia Bath who invented laser surgery. Describes how Bath is the first African American female doctor granted a patent for a medical invention. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.
Schools: 3
Labrecque, Ellen
"Examine the life of Patricia Bath her contributions to the invention of laser eye surgery. Sidebars encourage the reader to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research."--Provided by publisher.
Schools: 3