Joan Procter, dragon doctor : the woman who loved reptiles
Valdez, Patricia2018
Books, Manuscripts
Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets. While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere - she even brought a crocodile to school! When Joan grew older, she became the Curator of Reptiles at the Natural History Museum. She went on to design the Reptile House at the London Zoo, including a home for the rumored-to-be-vicious komodo dragons. There, just like when she was a little girl, Joan hosted children's tea parties - with her komodo dragon as the guest of honour.
Main title:
Joan Procter, dragon doctor : the woman who loved reptiles / written by Patricia Valdez ; illustrated by Felicita Sala.
Author:
Valdez, Patricia, authorSala, Felicita, artist
Imprint:
London : Andersen Press, 2018.
Collation:
36 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781783447411 (pbk)
Dewey class:
597.9092F
Local class:
597.909JF
Language:
English
Subject:
Procter, Joan -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureReptiles -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureLondon Zoo (London, England) -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 5+AnimalsAccelerated readerAccelerated reader#vARLYAccelerated reader -- AR4.5Accelerated reader -- AR4Children's stories -- Pictorial worksEarly YearsPicture BooksPicture Books
BRN:
2234725