The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine
by Harris, Duchess
Series:Core Library · Perspectives on American Progress
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AR Book Level
5.7
AR Points
1
Word Count
4,273
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
199005 EN
About this book
The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine recounts the history of the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s, highlighting the contributions of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. It describes the scientific research, the public health impact of the vaccine, and the subsequent global campaigns to eradicate polio. The book also presents the current efforts of health organizations to eliminate the disease, and it includes a table of contents, infographics, and a glossary for middle-grade readers.