Men, Microscopes, and Living Things
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Men, Microscopes, and Living Things is a children's book written by the American author Katherine Shippen and illustrated by Anthony Ravielli. The book was first published in 1955 and is a 1956 Newbery Honor recipient.[1]
Overview
Shippen traces the history of biological thought beginning with Aristotle and followed by Pliny, Linnaeus, Cuvier, Lamarck, Darwin, and several others. The book is 190 pages including a 7 page index. [2]
References
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal.cfm. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ Men, Microscopes, and Living Things. New York: Viking Press. 1955. http://books.google.com/books?id=9-DaAAAAMAAJ&q=men,+microscopes,+and+living+things&dq=men,+microscopes,+and+living+things&hl=en&ei=6OwxTqy-FZLqgQelz8SjDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA.
Categories:
- 1955 books
- American children's novels
- Newbery Honor winners (book)
- Children's book stubs
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