The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
No. of pages 40
Published: 2020
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"The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine" by Linda Elovitz Marshall tells the inspiring story of Dr. Jonas Salk, a dedicated scientist who worked tirelessly to develop a vaccine for polio, a disease that caused widespread fear and suffering. The book chronicles Salk’s journey from his early life and education to his groundbreaking research that ultimately led to the creation of the first effective polio vaccine in the 1950s. Through perseverance and innovation, Salk changed the course of medicine and public health, making a profound impact on society and saving countless lives. The narrative highlights themes of courage, determination, and the unyielding pursuit of knowledge. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Random House USA Inc .
Lisa Anchin is a Brooklyn based writer and illustrator. She holds a handful of degrees, most recently an MFA from the School of Visual Arts' Illustration as Visual Essay program. Lisa lives with her husband, daughter, and studio cats.
This book features the following character:
Jonas Salk
This book features the character Jonas Salk.