Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
$44.82
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
18 June 2018
Summary
For fans of Ada Twist- Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist–who loved reptiles.
Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests- slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets…. While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere–she even brought a crocodile to scho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399557255 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399557253 |
| Author: | Patricia Valdez, Felicita Sala |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 18 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Whimsical artwork and an empowering story make this biography of a lesser-known woman scientist truly charming.”– Booklist starred review
“Whimsical artwork and an empowering story make this biography of a lesser-known woman scientist truly charming.“—Booklist, starred review
“An inspirational biography with exciting depictions of a variety of reptiles, including a pet Komodo dragon, that will keep any child interested—whether reading on their own or with a group.“—School Library Journal, starred review
“Valdez paints a portrait of a unique woman whose love for reptiles developed into a gratifying career.“—Publishers Weekly, starred review
About The Author
Patricia Valdez
Patricia Valdez is a scientist who loves writing for children. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and currently works at the National Institutes of Health. Originally from Texas, she now lives in the Washington, D.C. area. This is her first picture book.
Felicita Sala is a self taught illustrator who studied Philosophy at the University of Western Australia. She has worked on several animation projects, but her passion is making picture books. Felicita lives in Rome with her husband and their daughter.
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