Boardwalk babies /
Moss, Marissa,
Boardwalk babies / written by Marissa Moss ; illustrated by April Chu. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 31 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9781939547668 1939547660
2020945077
Couney, Martin, 1870-1950 --Juvenile literature.
Incubators (Pediatrics)--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Respiratory therapy for newborn infants--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Premature infants--United States--Juvenile literature.
Exhibitions--United States--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Carnivals--United States--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Neonatal intensive care--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Boardwalk babies / written by Marissa Moss ; illustrated by April Chu. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 31 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
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.
9781939547668 1939547660
2020945077
Couney, Martin, 1870-1950 --Juvenile literature.
Incubators (Pediatrics)--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Respiratory therapy for newborn infants--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Premature infants--United States--Juvenile literature.
Exhibitions--United States--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Carnivals--United States--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Neonatal intensive care--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.