Men, Microscopes, and Living Things
 First edition | |
| Author | Katherine Shippen |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Anthony Ravielli |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 1955 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 190 pp |
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. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ Men, Microscopes, and Living Things. New York: Viking Press. 1955.
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