Boardwalk babies / written by Marissa Moss ; illustrated by April Chu.

Abstract In the late 19th century, there wasn't much hope for premature babies-- until Dr. Couney developed the incubator. The device was so new and strange, hospitals rejected it. So Dr. Couney set up a sideshow at Coney Island, taking care of the tiniest newborns as part of a display to convince the public that incubators worked. Thousands of babies grew into healthy children as Boardwalk Babies, including Dr. Couney's own premature daughter. Many of those babies came back as adults to thank the doctor for his miracle cures. Science meets magic show in this fascinating true story.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Interest grade level Grades 1-2
Audience 810 Lexile
Genre/formInformational works.
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formPicture books.
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formInformational works.
Genre/formPicture books.
LCCN 2020945077
ISBN9781939547668 (hardcover)
ISBN1939547660 (hardcover)

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