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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 23 min read-aloud
Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine
Written by Krohn and Katherine · Illustrated by Milgrom and Al
Part of the Inventions and Discovery series
A scientist races to stop a devastating disease with a groundbreaking vaccine.
4.2 Goodreads · 45 ratings
32 pages· 2,220 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud· GN760L
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Bookroo's summary
In a world gripped by fear of a relentless disease, one scientist, Jonas Salk, embarks on a daring quest to develop a life-saving vaccine. As polio ravages communities, Salk faces immense pressure and skepticism. Can he overcome the odds and change the course of history? This graphic novel brings to life the intense journey of innovation and hope, where the stakes are nothing less than the future of humanity.
From the publisher
Tells the story of Jonas Salk’s involvement in the development of a polio vaccine. Written in graphic-novel format.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,220
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- GN760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 107842
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780736864831
- LCCN
- 2006008188
- OCLC
- 64688694
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