Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Virginia Apgar
By Sayantani DasGupta, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator) · She Persisted series
A biography of Dr. Virginia Apgar, a pioneering female physician who developed the Apgar score, a method for evaluating the health of newborn babies.
80 pages· 3,939 words· Est. 33 min read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 172 ratings
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Summary: Virginia Apgar faced a male-dominated medical field but refused to be deterred. When discouraged from surgery, she pivoted to anesthesiology, creating the Apgar test, a vital tool for newborn health worldwide. This inspiring tale of persistence reveals how one woman's determination can change the world. Will her story inspire the next generation to follow in her footsteps?








