Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in it—an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. But we wouldn’t have the drug without the work of Alexander Fleming. With historical images and details about key events before and after his discovery, this book will help kids understand the lifesaving impact of penicillin on the practice of medicine. Uncover the details of events that changed your world in this Pebble Explore series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756581138
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Events That Changed Your World
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	640L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Marcia Amidon Lusted has written 200 books and over 600 magazine articles for young readers of all ages. She also writes and edits for adults and works in sustainable development. Visit www.adventuresinnonfiction.com for more about her books.

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