The Polio Pioneer

The Polio Pioneer
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Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 41
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ISBN-10 : 9780525646518
ISBN-13 : 0525646515
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Book Synopsis The Polio Pioneer by : Linda Elovitz Marshall

Download or read book The Polio Pioneer written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK • 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.


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