Dr. Jo : how Sara Josephine Baker saved the lives of America's children
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Author
Contributors
Swaney, Julianna, illustrator.
Published
[Toronto, Ontario] : Tundra, [2018].
ISBN
9781101917893, 110191789X
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Status
Oak Brook Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction
J 921 BAKER, J. KUL
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J 921 BAKER, J. KUL
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Oak Brook Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 921 BAKER, J. KUL | On Shelf |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Batavia Public Library District - Juvenile Biography | JB Baker, S. Josephine | On Shelf |
Bloomingdale Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B BAKER | On Shelf |
Calumet City Public Library - Juvenile Biography | J B BAK | On Shelf |
Crete Public Library District - Youth Services Biography | J B BAKER, J. | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - Kids | JB BAKER | On Shelf |
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Published
[Toronto, Ontario] : Tundra, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781101917893, 110191789X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page [32]).
Description
This thoughtful and beautifully illustrated picture book shares the story of a trailblazer who has inspired generations of girls to change the world. Sara Josephine Baker was a strong girl who loved adventure. Growing up in New York in the late 1800s was not easy. When she lost her brother and father to typhoid fever, she became determined to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In Jo's day, medical schools were closed to women, but times were changing, and Jo was at the forefront. When she graduated in 1898, Dr. Jo still faced prejudice against women in her field. Not many people were willing to be seen by a female doctor, and Dr. Jo's waiting room remained mostly empty. She accepted a job in public health and was sent to Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods where many immigrants lived. There, she was able to treat the most vulnerable patients: babies and children. She realized that the best treatment was to help babies get a stronger start in life. Babies need fresh air, clean and safe environments, and proper food. Dr. Jo's successes, fueled by her determination, compassion and ingenuity, made her famous across the nation for saving the lives of 90,000 inner city infants and children.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kulling, M., & Swaney, J. (2018). Dr. Jo: how Sara Josephine Baker saved the lives of America's children . Tundra.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kulling, Monica and Julianna, Swaney. 2018. Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children. Tundra.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kulling, Monica and Julianna, Swaney. Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children Tundra, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kulling, Monica, and Julianna Swaney. Dr. Jo: How Sara Josephine Baker Saved the Lives of America's Children Tundra, 2018.
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