Jerome Lejeune : the saintly geneticist / Ana Braga-Henebry ; illustrations by Anita Barghigiani.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Elk Grove Village, Illinois : Word on Fire Spark, [2024]Copyright date: ©2024Description: 48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781685780975
- 1685780970
- Lejeune, Jérôme -- Juvenile literature
- Physicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Geneticists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Down syndrome -- History -- Juvenile literature
- Abortion -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Juvenile literature
- People with disabilities -- Juvenile literature
- Catholics -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Christian biography -- Juvenile literature
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
As a young boy, Jérôme Lejeune wanted to study medicine. When he grew up, not only did he become a doctor, but he made a groundbreaking discovery about Down syndrome and fiercely advocated for every child's right to life. This picture book biography about a Catholic pediatrician who became a pioneer of scientific research will inspire young readers with its remarkable story and stunning illustrations. Declared venerable by the Catholic Church, Dr. Lejeune is an example of faith, integrity, and courage.
As a young boy, Jérôme Lejeune wanted to study medicine. When he grew up, not only did he become a doctor, but he made a groundbreaking discovery about Down syndrome and fiercely advocated for every child’s right to life. This picture book biography about a Catholic pediatrician who became a pioneer of scientific research will inspire young readers with its remarkable story and stunning illustrations. Declared venerable by the Catholic Church, Dr. Lejeune is an example of faith, integrity, and courage.