Elizabeth Blackwell
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1961 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Elizabeth Blackwell

Written by Joanne Landers Henry

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series

A trailblazer fights to open medicine's doors to women.

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192 pages· 23,612 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Elizabeth Blackwell defies societal norms to become the first woman doctor in the United States. As she battles prejudice in England and America, will her determination change the future of medicine for women?

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Elizabeth Blackwell: Girl Doctor is the next installment in the Childhood of Famous Americans series. The life story of Elizabeth Blackwell, one of the first woman doctors in the Unites States, who worked in England and America to open the field of medicine to women, is told in easy-to-read language.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
23,612
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about doctors and nursesBooks about girls and womenBooks about 1900-1949Books about 19th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
13706
Publication
Published
April 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1961
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689806278

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