The doctor with an eye for eyes
About this book
Meet Dr. Bath--the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath is the second book in a brand new educational series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists! In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Dr. Bath herself!
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- OL Work ID
- OL19730894W
Subjects
OphthalmologistsJuvenile literatureAfrican American womenInventorsAfrican AmericansBiographyWomenDoctorsBath, Patricia, 1942- -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American women -- Juvenile literatureInventors -- Juvenile literatureOphthalmologists -- Juvenile literatureAfrican americans, biographyAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literatureInventors, juvenile literatureWomen, biographyWomen, biography, juvenile literature