Louis Pasteur

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Shelly Laslo (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover how a curious chemist revolutionized medicine with vaccines.

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32 pages· 529 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Louis Pasteur, a curious French chemist who transformed medicine. In a world struggling to understand illness, young Louis's passion for science led him to groundbreaking discoveries. His relentless experiments unveiled the secret to defeating harmful microbes, paving the way for life-saving vaccinations. How did his creativity and determination change the course of history? Dive into this inspiring tale of innovation and perseverance, and explore the life of a dreamer who became a pioneer in modern medicine. With engaging illustrations and fascinating facts, this book invites young readers to dream big and change the world.

From the publisher

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine. Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today’s world. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic chemist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

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