Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
By Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
By Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
By Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
By Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
By Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
By Patricia Valdez
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
Category: Children's Picture Books | Children's Nonfiction
Category: Children's Picture Books | Children's Nonfiction
Category: Children's Picture Books | Children's Nonfiction
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Praise
“Whimsical artwork and an empowering story make this biography of a lesser-known woman scientist truly charming.”—Booklist, starred review
“An inspirational biography with exciting depictions of a variety of reptiles, including a pet Komodo dragon, that will keep any child interested—whether reading on their own or with a group.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“Valdez paints a portrait of a unique woman whose love for reptiles developed into a gratifying career.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Awards
Illinois State Library Monarch Award NOMINEE 2020
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award NOMINEE 2019
Utah Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2020
Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books SELECTION 2018
NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies AWARD 2019
NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children RECOMMENDED 2019
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