What's a Germ, Joseph Lister? by Lori Alexander audiobook

What's a Germ, Joseph Lister?: The Medical Mystery That Forever Changed the Way We Heal 

By Lori Alexander
Read by Sam Devereaux

Clarion Books, HarperCollins 9780358538172
1.29 Hours Unabridged
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This engrossing and timely biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from. In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected. Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives. Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander’s accessible and lively biography of Lister contains fun—and sometimes gory—facts about the history of science.  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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This engrossing and timely biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from.

In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than respected.

Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives.

Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander’s accessible and lively biography of Lister contains fun—and sometimes gory—facts about the history of science. 

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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Author Bio: Lori Alexander

Author Bio: Lori Alexander

Lori Alexander is the author of several board books and picture books.  She made her chapter book biography debut with All in a Drop.  She resides in Tucson, Arizona with her family.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Science
Runtime: 1.29
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English