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The polio pioneer : Dr. Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine / written by Linda Elovitz Marshall ; illustrated by Lisa Anchin.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2020]Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780525646518
  • 0525646515
  • 9780525646525
  • 0525646523
Other title:
  • Doctor Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "This... biography sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination."-- Publisher marketing.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography SALK, J. M368 Available 33111009748423
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography SALK, J. M368 Available 33111010389373
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes bibliographical references.

"This... biography sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination."-- Publisher marketing.

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