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Antonia Novello: First Hispanic Surgeon General

Antonia Novello: First Hispanic Surgeon General

by Cunningham, Kevin

ISBN: 9781680208122

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Raised by an educator mother, Antonia Novello survived a childhood illness to become a physician who specialized in treating children. Her work in the Public Health Service made her the first woman and first Latino to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series follows an extraordinary figure from her childhood in Puerto Rico through a historic career as a public health leader who blazed new trails handling emergencies like teen smoking, HIV/AIDS, and the September 11th attacks.

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  • Copyright: 2024
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Primary
    • Intermediate

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 4
    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6

  • Book Features:

    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Interesting facts
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 973.0
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Notable Hispanic Americans Series

The six books in the Notable Hispanic Americans series offer inspiring stories of hard work, service to others, and overcoming obstacles. Each narrative blends personal details about family and education with a description of the subject’s achievements. Clear language and generous full-color photographs motivate readers to eagerly turn to the next page. Supplementary material includes a timeline, a Find Out More section with recommended websites and ideas for further reading, and a glossary of advanced words that encourages readers to expand their vocabulary. Each book also contains an easy-to-use index and a list of resources used by the author.