Men, Microscopes, and Living Things

Men, Microscopes, and Living Things

First edition
Author Katherine Shippen
Illustrator Anthony Ravielli
Country United States
Language English
Genre Children's literature
Publisher Viking Press
Publication date
1955
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

  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.


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