Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2019

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 01/15/19

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-499-44083-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-499-44083-6

Dewey: 616.07

Dimensions: 25 cm.

Subject Heading:
Medicine. Juvenile literature.
Medical innovations. Juvenile literature.
Cultural pluralism. Juvenile literature.
Medicine.
Medical innovations.
Cultural pluralism.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Word Count: 8,681

Reading Level: 8.7

Interest Level: 5-9

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 8.7 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 501324 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 1220L

Guided Reading Level: V

The days when white men filled physician positions and nurses were expected to be only women are far behind us. A far more diverse team of employees populates today's medical facilities. This edifying volume highlights the rocky road traversed by so many to get where we are today, as well as the gaps that continue to exist, supported by eye-opening statistics. Inspiring figures featured throughout emphasize the hard work and perseverance of some of medicine's most brilliant and determined figures, such as revolutionary ophthalmologist Patricia Bath and physician Kumar Bahuleyan. Dr. Bahuleyan used his skills and wealth to bring medical care to his poverty-stricken hometown.