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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This picture book biography introduces Hungarian American biochemist Katalin Karikó, who played a critical role in developing the mRNA vaccine for COVID-19. Follow the journey of Katalin (Kati) Karikó from her childhood in rural Hungary"--
2) Vaccines
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Amazing medical breakthroughs are made every day. In the past decades, medical researchers have cured diseases that were once deadly and devised new methods to heal that were once unimaginable. This title follows the development of vaccines, including the race to stop polio, groundbreaking discoveries and the doctors who made them, and where the science is heading in the future. Learn how immunization and vaccines work and how scientists are making...
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"Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, scientist Katalin Karikó was one of the few people who believed in the potential of mRNA to help cells fight off disease. Breakthrough chronicles Karikó's relentless pursuit of knowledge and dedication to helping people, depicting her as an inspirational figure for readers interested in science. The book contextualizes Karikó's work within her upbringing in a small village in rural Hungary, the discrimination...
4) Vaccines
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book explores how vaccines work and are developed, highlighting examples of historic vaccines and the diseases they help prevent as well as the debates and challenges related to vaccination that remain today"--
5) Vaccines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about vaccines. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--
7) Vaccines
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While vaccines are a hot-button issue, there is no scientific doubt that they have eradicated some diseases from many modern countries. Including sections on what exactly vaccines are, why they are used, and how they work, the narrative of this book explains this newsworthy topic in age-appropriate language and detail. Full-color photographs of actual medical conditions prevented by vaccines and illustrations of these diseases make each seem even...
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"By treating vaccines as superheroes, Baby Medical School helps take the fear out of getting shots at the doctor. Vaccines "remember" what germs to get rid of in order to keep us safe and fight off diseases and infections. With a reminder that any kid could help make the vaccines of the future, this book is equal parts aspirational, educational, and totally fun! Baby Medical School: Vaccines advocates for science while taking kids on an adventure!"...