Boardwalk Babies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781939547668)

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.

Author: Marissa Moss
ISBN-10: 1939547660
ISBN-13: 9781939547668
Publisher: Creston Books
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.70h x 11.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 02/22/2021
School Library Journal 03/01/2021 pg. 114
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2021 pg. 137
Booklist 07/30/2021
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average