What’s a Germ, Joseph Lister?

By Lori Alexander, Daniel Duncan, Read by Sam Devereaux

Price: $19.99

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What’s a Germ, Joseph Lister?

By Lori Alexander, Daniel Duncan, Read by Sam Devereaux

Price: $19.99

About the Book

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. 

Product Details

ISBN: 9780358538172
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Oct 10, 2023
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 144
Trim Size: 6.400 in (w) x 9.250 in (h) x 0.650 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Personal Hygiene
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Lori Alexander

Biography

Lori Alexander’s books for young readers include the acclaimed biographies What’s a Germ, Joseph Lister?: The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal and the Sibert Honor–winning All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World. She lives in Tucson, Arizona. lorialexanderbooks.com

Daniel Duncan

Sam Devereaux

Reviews

“A compelling read sure to inspire young minds.”  — Kirkus Reviews

“This eminently readable offering fills a void and should fascinate would-be physicians.” — Booklist

About the Book

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. 

Product Details

ISBN: 9780358538172
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Oct 10, 2023
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 144
Trim Size: 6.400 in (w) x 9.250 in (h) x 0.650 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Personal Hygiene
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Lori Alexander

Biography

Lori Alexander’s books for young readers include the acclaimed biographies What’s a Germ, Joseph Lister?: The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal and the Sibert Honor–winning All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World. She lives in Tucson, Arizona. lorialexanderbooks.com

Daniel Duncan

Sam Devereaux

Reviews

“A compelling read sure to inspire young minds.”  — Kirkus Reviews

“This eminently readable offering fills a void and should fascinate would-be physicians.” — Booklist

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