Lexi and Lister: Defeat Death

by Marian Keen, Jodie Dias (Illustrator), Wendy Weston (Illustrator)

Overview

According to myth, cats have nine lives, and Alexander Catt II (also known as Lexi) has spent his former lives with scientists of medicine throughout history. In these adventures, Lexi witnesses medical breakthroughs and discoveries, and learns the value of hard work and integrity. In Lexi and Lister Defeat Death, Lexi lives with "Dr. Joe" Lister, the Father of Modern Surgery. When mischievous kitten Bart "the Brat" joins the family, Lexi has his paws full. Bart's accident gives Dr. Joe a chance to prove his antiseptic methods. As word of Dr. Joe's life-saving work spreads, he becomes the victim of ridicule; but his perseverance and integrity win over the medical community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781988220147
Publisher:	Keen Ideas Publishing
Publication date:	01/29/2018
Series:	Lexi Catt's Meowmoirs - Tales of Heroic Scientists
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Marian Keen, B.S. in Education, Central Connecticut State University, has been writing in a variety of genres since the early 1980s. Marian majored in middle-grade education, and taught grades five and six.
In Lexi Catt's Meowmoirs-Tales of Heroic Scientists, the talented feline Lexi shares his adventures with heroes who have made discoveries in the fields of science and medicine, including those from ancient Egypt, one of the earliest civilizations to practice medicine.
Marian's full list of works can be found at megsbooks.com and Amazon.com.

Jodie Dias, BA, Art History, University of British Columbia, is a children's illustrator, painter, designer, and photographer. Her whimsical style brings life to Lexi Catt's Meowmoirs-Tales of Heroic Scientists. In the Lexi Series, Jodie's playful imagery is set in historically accurate settings.
She was production manager for the children's animated movie, Legend of the Candy Cane; partner and graphic designer with Keen Designs; and a commissioned portrait artist.

Wendy Weston, BFA, University of Victoria, is a visual artist, designer, wood-block print-maker, watercolour painter, and professional photographer with superb production and finishing techniques. Her works have been shown in many Vancouver-area galleries; she was a partner and designer with Keen Designs; she is a commissioned artist; and she currently works at Langara College.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
LEXI AND LISTER

Reviews
Acknowledgements 
Lexi Catt’s Meowmoirs 
Chapter One:An Unusual Honeymoon 
Chapter Two: A Honey of a Mess!  
Chapter Three: Crystals to the Rescue  
Chapter Four: A Feline Operation  
Chapter Five: Another Antiseptic Operation  
Chapter Six: The Queen Trusts Dr. Joe  
Chapter Seven: Dr. Joe and the Head Cat 
Chapter Eight: Defeat of Invisible Monsters 
Chapter Nine: A Surprise Visitor 
Pawscript
Glossary  
Important Dates 
Important People 
Author’s Note to Parents and Teachers 
Why Did Lister Succeed Where Others Had Failed? 
The Microscope
Where Are Microbes? 
Pasteur—A Generous Genius 
How to Avoid Nasty Microbes—The Ones That Make Us Sick 
Bibliography 

LEXI AND MARIE CURIE
A PREVIEW
Chapter One: Nobel Prize Fame

About the Author 
About the Illustrators 
Also in the Lexi Catt Series
 

Editorial Reviews

Marian Keen creates an appealing way for middle-grade students to learn about important historical figures. Readers will feel like they are dropped in to the surgical world, experiencing the frustrations and triumphs with Dr. Lister, as he makes important leaps in the medical field. Keen writes in a simple yet engaging manner that allows children to read with ease and access history through literature." Amanda Chura Chura, Teacher Librarian, Diefenbaker Elementary School What captures me in each of Marian's stories in the Lexi collection is how playful they are, while holding onto accurate details. The books are clearly well-researched, and they teach so much. The stories bring the history to life in a way that children can connect to, sparking their curiosity and natural sense for fun. Laura Pearson, Teacher Librarian, Ecole Elementaire William Bridge Elementary School

From the Publisher

Marian Keen creates an appealing way for middle-grade students to learn about important historical figures. Readers will feel like they are dropped in to the surgical world, experiencing the frustrations and triumphs with Dr. Lister, as he makes important leaps in the medical field. Keen writes in a simple yet engaging manner that allows children to read with ease and access history through literature.

Amanda Chura, Teacher Librarian, Diefenbaker Elementary School - Amanda Chura