Displaying 1 of 1 2016 Format: Book Author: Hooks, Gwendolyn, author. Title: Tiny stitches : the life of medical pioneer Vivien Thomas / by Gwendolyn Hooks ; illustrated by Colin Bootman. Edition: First edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2016] Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm Target Audience Note: Ages 7-12. Summary: "Biography of Vivien Thomas, an African-American surgical technician who pioneered the procedure used to treat babies with a heart defect known as 'blue baby syndrome.' Includes author's note and author's sources"-- Provided by publisher. Subjects: Thomas, Vivien T., 1910-1985 -- Juvenile literature. Operating room technicians -- Maryland -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African American surgeons -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Cardiovascular system -- Surgery -- Juvenile literature. Other Author: Bootman, Colin, illustrator. ISBN: 9781620141564 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1620141566 (hardcover : alk. paper) Control Number: 1547276 Local Availability (physical copies):3 (of 3) System Availability (physical copies):11 (of 11) Place Request Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Map It Large Cover Image Availability MARC Record Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
