| The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine Contributor(s): Jd Duchess Harris Phd (Author), Hudak, Heather C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1532114885 ISBN-13: 9781532114885 Publisher: Core Library OUR PRICE: $33.86 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - First Aid - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries |
| Dewey: 614.549 |
| LCCN: 2017962648 |
| Lexile Measure: 810 |
| Series: Perspectives on American Progress |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.1" (0.40 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 199005 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |