Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 32
Published: 2016
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"Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas" by Gwendolyn Hooks tells the inspiring true story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who played a crucial role in developing heart surgery techniques in the 1940s. Despite facing racial and economic barriers, Thomas's ingenuity and skills contributed to groundbreaking advancements in pediatric cardiac surgery. Through hard work and determination, he worked alongside renowned surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock, ultimately helping save countless lives. This engaging biography highlights Thomas's perseverance and dedication, celebrating the impact of his contributions to medicine while illuminating the challenges he overcame throughout his remarkable life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-6th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-12 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Lee & Low Books .