Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?

Written by Tanya Lee Stone · Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

Part of the Who Says Women Can't? series

A determined woman defies 1830s norms to become the first female doctor.

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40 pages· 1,209 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD560L
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In the 1830s, Elizabeth Blackwell defies societal norms, challenging the belief that women can't be doctors. Facing fierce opposition, she fights for her place in medical school. Her journey is one of perseverance and courage, as she breaks barriers and paves the way for future female doctors. Will Elizabeth's determination be enough to change history and open doors for generations to come? Discover the inspiring story of the first American female doctor and her groundbreaking achievements.

From the publisher

An introduction to the life and achievements of the first American female doctor describes the limited career prospects available to women in the early nineteenth-century, the opposition Blackwell faced while pursuing a medical education, and her pioneering medical career that opened doors for future generations of women.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,209
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156975
Publication
Published
February 19, 2013
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805090482
LCCN
2011043528

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