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Meet these courageous women from North America and different parts of the world whose dedication to the medical field has made people's lives better.
Quick Summary
Get ready to meet women who traded lab coats for capes, because these doctors didn't just heal bodies, they shattered barriers and proved that determination beats any obstacle. From a Canadian surgeon who performed the first open-heart surgery on a child to a Nigerian doctor fighting Ebola, each story pulses with daring rescues, stubborn perseverance, and the kind of guts that makes readers cheer out loud. If your kid loves the jaw-dropping true stories in "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" or the inspiring facts in "Women in Science," they'll be hooked on these medical trailblazers who refused to take no for an answer. Perfect for curious readers in grades 4-7 (ages 9-12) who devour books like the "Who Was?" series and want real-life heroes who happen to be women.