Vaccines

During the 20th century, smallpox was responsible for 500 million deaths, yet by the end of the century the disease was eradicated. How did this amazing accomplishment happen? How was the smallpox and other vaccines developed? This book explores role innovation has played in the development of these powerful disease fighters.

About the author

Judy Alter is the author of numerous books for young readers, as well as novels for young adults and adults. Recent titles include Souvenirs from the Stars, John Barclay Armstrong: Texas Ranger, and MartÃ-n de Leon: Tejano Empresario. Alter has been director of a small university press for twenty years. She is the mother of four grown children and the grandmother of seven. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her Australian shepherd, Scooby, and her cat, Wynona.

Product details

• Authors: Judy Alter
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2008
• EAN: 9781602792234
• ISBN: 978-1-60279-223-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 241 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: 21st Century Skills Innovation; Innovation in Medicine
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools