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Aug 18, 2020 | ISBN 9780525646518 | 4-8 years Buy
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Aug 18, 2020 | ISBN 9780525646518 | 4-8 years
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Learn about the importance of vaccines and the scientific process through the fascinating life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk, whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever.Dr. Jonas Salk is one of the most celebrated doctors and medical researchers of the 20th century. The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by the devastation he saw when the soldiers returned from battle after WWII. Determined to help, he worked to become a doctor and eventually joined the team that created the influenza vaccine. But Jonas wanted to do more. As polio ravaged the United States–even the president was not immune!–Jonas decided to lead the fight against this terrible disease. In 1952, Dr. Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine, which nearly eliminated polio from this country. For the rest of his life, Dr. Salk continued to do groundbreaking medical research at the Salk Institute, leaving behind a legacy that continues to make the world a better place every day.This compelling picture book biography sheds light on Dr. Salk’s groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination.
Linda Elovitz Marshall grew up near Boston, graduated from Barnard College, and raised four children and a flock of sheep on a farm in the Hudson River Valley. The author of several picture books, Linda still lives on the farm… More about Linda Elovitz Marshall
“Timely, quickly paced. . . . An exciting, informative introduction to medical research.” —Kirkus Reviews“Gently cheerful. . . . The message that a solution was found to a disease outbreak before is a reassuring one, and kids may wish to learn more about Dr. Salk.” —The Bulletin
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