{"product_id":"the-polio-pioneer-linda-elovitz-marshall-9780525646518","title":"The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine","description":"\u003cb\u003eA SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eLearn about the importance of vaccines and the scientific process through the fascinating life of world-renowned scientist Jonas Salk, whose pioneering discoveries changed the world forever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDr. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis compelling picture book biography sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Linda Elovitz Marshall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0525646515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780525646518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e513091 \/ Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2020 pg. 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/28\/2020 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2020 - Recommended, Satisfactory","brand":"Linda Elovitz Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44049172857087,"sku":"9780525646518","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e8397214-42ad-4e30-9448-b6027bef3ade.jpg?v=1685000057","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-polio-pioneer-linda-elovitz-marshall-9780525646518","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}