Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine

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Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine tells the story of the scientist who set out to stop a terrible disease that was infecting thousands of people each year. In dramatic, graphic novel format, this book shows the incredible time, patience, and care that went into the discovery of the polio vaccine. Readers will also learn about the generous spirit of Jonas Salk, as he did all he could to make sure this lifesaving vaccine was available to as many people as possible.
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Overview

Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine tells the story of the scientist who set out to stop a terrible disease that was infecting thousands of people each year. In dramatic, graphic novel format, this book shows the incredible time, patience, and care that went into the discovery of the polio vaccine. Readers will also learn about the generous spirit of Jonas Salk, as he did all he could to make sure this lifesaving vaccine was available to as many people as possible.
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Children's Literature - Kathie M. Josephs
This story is a nonfiction account of the discovery of the vaccine that prevented the dreaded polio virus. Readers will learn how this discovery had an impact worldwide on the health of various populations. The full-color illustrations make an enormous impact on the story. Vocabulary has been well-selected. This book is an excellent resource that could be used for writing a summary, a book report, or as a source for research. The book is written in graphic form that has always been a favorite of mine. It opens the door to reading for ESL students and reluctant readers, and provides high interest at a lower level. Young adults who want to read anything they can get their hands on will also enjoy the graphic format and fast paced text. The author includes a box on most pages that includes narration giving extra information to the reader to help with comprehension. At the end of the book the author includes two pages set up in a time line manner with further information about the events that led up to the vaccine discovery. The author also includes a "Glossary" with a pronunciation guide and a list of other books. The web site section gives step-by-step directions about how to use the Fact Hound web site. This web site is particularly good because it is set up to allow the user to select the grade level of information they want. Every time I review one of the books from this series, I never fail to learn something new. I was not aware that a drug company did not follow the exact steps in making the new vaccine, and that over 204 individuals contracted polio from the vaccine. I highly recommend this book that is part of the "Graphic Library" series.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780736864831
  • Publisher: Capstone Press
  • Publication date: 9/1/2006
  • Series: Military Vehicles Series
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 792,264
  • Age range: 8 - 14 Years
  • Product dimensions: 7.22 (w) x 9.16 (h) x 0.30 (d)

Table of Contents


Respected Scientist     4
Important Research     10
National Hero     16
A Safer World     24
More about Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine     28
Glossary     30
Internet Sites     30
Read More     31
Bibliography     31
Index     32
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