Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
by Patricia Valdez and Felicita Sala
For fans of Ada Twist: Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography... read more
19 Total Resources 4 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2018
Word Count 857
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 800L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 197453, 0.5 AR Points
- Subject Headings
- Zoo keepers
- Procter, Joan
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Reptiles & Amphibians
- London Zoo (London, England)--Juvenile literature
- Zoo keepers--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/All Ages
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
- London Zoo (London, England)
- Research
- Reptiles--Research--Juvenile literature
- Reptiles
- Lists With This Book
- International Women's Day (Primary)
Our Original Resources 5
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 5
Author Interviews 5
Interview with Patricia Valdez
Created by Cynsations
Interview with Patricia Valdez
Created by Beth Anderson
Interview with Patricia Valdez
Created by Maria Marshall
Interview with Patricia Valdez
Created by Kidlit 411
Interview with Felicita Sala
Created by We Blog Artists
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Activities from Texas Library Association
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Activity Ideas from Beth Anderson
Created by Beth Anderson
Book Readings 2
Complete Reading narrated by Julie Andrews
Created by Julie's Library
Complete Video Reading narrated by Miss Linda
Created by Brightly Storytime
Awards & Distinctions 4
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2023
Commended, 2019
Best STEM Books, 2017-2023
Selection, 2019
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2022
Biography Selection, 2019
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