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...

"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"--

From the polio vaccine to mRNA vaccines, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments in vaccine science. Get to know the scientists responsible for these breakthroughs, and explore science in action.--

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...

"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!"...

"In Vaccines, readers will learn about the science behind the discovery and development of vaccinations. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how vaccines work and how this super science feat continues to adapt in our changing world, from COVID-19 to the seasonal flu. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity...

Explains how nature has inspired technological innovations on the similarities between an African plant and the invention of a new way to preserve vaccines.

"Vaccines protect people from getting sick, but scientists must do a lot research to create vaccines. Companies rushed to make a vaccine that would stop the global spread of COVID-19. Finding a COVID-19 Vaccine examines the process of creating and distributing a COVID-19 vaccine"--

"What is a virus? What do they do? How can we protect ourselves from them? Learn the answer to these questions and lots more in this fascinating lift-the-flap book. Series: Lift-the-Flap First Questions and Answers These stylish, highly illustrated, interactive books are perfect for sharing with young children, and they introduce science concepts using a friendly lift-the-flap format."--Publisher's description. "What is a virus? How do viruses spread?...