Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles

by Patricia Valdez

Book Overview

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 British Museum. She...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399557253
• ISBN13: 9780399557255
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3