{"product_id":"book-e4sv","title":"She Persisted: Virginia Apgar","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this chapter book biography by bestselling author and physician Sayantani DasGupta, readers learn about the amazing life of Virginia Apgar--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere weren't many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school--but she didn't let that stop her. After a professor discouraged from becoming a surgeon, she became an anesthesiologist instead and created the famous Apgar test to check the health of newborn babies. It's a test that's still used in hospitals across the world today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Virginia Apgar's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Temple Grandin, and more!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Virginia Apgar\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A fast-paced tale that will spark curiosity—Dr. Apgar would approve.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Equally appealing for report writers and readers looking for role models.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49326317568304,"sku":"BDe4sv","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/e4sv-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773256347","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-e4sv","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}