The polio pioneer : Dr. Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine
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First edition.
"This... biography sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination." --
"Discover the fascinating life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk, whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever. Dr. Jonas Salk is one of the most celebrated doctors and medical researchers of the 20th century. The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by the devastation he saw when the soldiers returned from battle after WWII. Determined to help, he worked to become a doctor and eventually joined the team that created the influenza vaccine. But Jonas wanted to do more. As polio ravaged the United States--even the president was not immune!--Jonas decided to lead the fight against this terrible disease. In 1952, Dr. Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine, which nearly eliminated polio from this country. For the rest of his life, Dr. Salk continued to do groundbreaking medical research at the Salk Institute, leaving behind a legacy that continues to make the world a better place every day. This compelling picture book biography sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination." --Provided by publisher.
"Discover the fascinating life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk, whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever. Dr. Jonas Salk is one of the most celebrated doctors and medical researchers of the 20th century. The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by the devastation he saw when the soldiers returned from battle after WWII. Determined to help, he worked to become a doctor and eventually joined the team that created the influenza vaccine. But Jonas wanted to do more. As polio ravaged the United States--even the president was not immune!--Jonas decided to lead the fight against this terrible disease. In 1952, Dr. Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine, which nearly eliminated polio from this country. For the rest of his life, Dr. Salk continued to do groundbreaking medical research at the Salk Institute, leaving behind a legacy that continues to make the world a better place every day. This compelling picture book biography sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination." --Provided by publisher.
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Current holds
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| Ardsley Public Library | J B SALK (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31000151275040 |
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| Mamaroneck Public Library District | JE B SALK (Text) Juvenile Easy Reader Biography |
31015152417920 |
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| North White Plains Branch | J BIO SALK (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31001250565711 |
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| Ossining Public Library | J B SALK, JONAS (PICTURE) (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31021153348791 |
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| Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library | JB SALK/SCIENTISTS (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31025152508776 |
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| Rye Free Reading Room | J B SALK (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31028153338326 |
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| Scarsdale Public Library | J B SALK (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31029500000262 |
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| The Field Library | J BIO SALK (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31022152147994 |
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| Tuckahoe Public Library | J B SALK (Text) Juvenile Biography |
31034170145462 |
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| White Plains Public Library | J BIOGRAPHY SALK, JONAS (Text) Juvenile Nonfiction |
31544101291698 |
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