Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster: The Discovery of the Smallpox Vaccine Hardcover - 2002
by Albert Marrin
In 1796, an unknown country doctor named Edward Jenner developed and administered the world's first vaccine-turning the tide in humanity's age-old war against disease.
Award-winning author Albert Marrin explains the significance of "immortal" Jenner's gift to mankind as he narrates the epic story of smallpox, a disease so contagious and deadly it has dramatically influenced the course of history. From the mummified remains of its first known victim to the sinister threat of the "frozen monster" that lurks in the vials of ultramodern laboratories, readers will be held spellbound by this readable and timely combination of science and history.
Summary
Award-winning author Albert Marrin explains the significance of "immortal" Jenner's gift to mankind as he narrates the epic story of smallpox, a disease so contagious and deadly it has dramatically influenced the course of history. From the mummified remains of its first known victim to the sinister threat of the "frozen monster" that lurks in the vials of ultramodern laboratories, readers will be held spellbound by this readable and timely combination of science and history.
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- Title Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster: The Discovery of the Smallpox Vaccine
- Author Albert Marrin
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 120
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dutton Books, New York
- Date 2002-10-14
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780525469223 / 0525469222
- Weight 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
- Dimensions 9.28 x 7.28 x 0.53 in (23.57 x 18.49 x 1.35 cm)
- Ages 10 to UP years
- Grade levels 5 - UP
- Reading level 990
- Library of Congress subjects Diseases - History, Smallpox - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002002698
- Dewey Decimal Code 614.521
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