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Killing germs, saving lives : the quest for the first vaccines / Glen Phelan.
An illustrated look at the history of research and discovery that led to vaccines for smallpox, cholera, polio and other diseases.
Traces the history of vaccines from the first vaccine, to the work of Louis Pasteur, to the hazards of immunization, to vaccines today.
Record details
- ISBN: 0792255372
- ISBN: 9780792255376
- Physical Description: 59 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 56-57) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- The early days -- On the front lines -- The first vaccines -- A quest fulfilled -- The work continues -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index. |
| Target Audience Note: | 10-14. 5-9. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 6.1 1 1 115067 |
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| Subject: | Vaccination > History. Vaccines > History. Vaccines > History > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at York County Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Library | Kids 615.09 PHE Staff Access Nonfiction (Text) | 33454003830825 | Martin Archives | Available | - |
