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Men, Microscopes, and Living Things

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Men, Microscopes, and Living Things
First edition
AuthorKatherine Shippen
IllustratorAnthony Ravielli
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherViking Press
Publication date
1955
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages190 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  2. ^ Men, Microscopes, and Living Things. New York: Viking Press. 1955. men, microscopes, and living things.