Louis Pasteur: Disease Fighter (Great Minds of Science) [Library Binding]

Linda Wasmer Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Great Minds of Science

A biography of the noted French scientist whose discoveries, including a rabies vaccine and the process of pasteurization, had important practical applications in both medicine and industry.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8. Two biographies that provide easy-to-understand explanations of groundbreaking discoveries. Including personal and professional data about Mendel or Pasteur, each volume offers historical and scientific background to flesh out each man's persona. Considering the complex nature of these scientists' fields, the content of each book is simplified without losing the impact of their discoveries. An activity section encourages readers to try their hands at the techniques and principles under discussion. Black-and-white photos, reproductions, and diagrams enhance the presentations. Useful biographies, especially for reports.?Allison Trent Bernstein, Blake Middle School, Medfield, MA
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Review

Unlike many others in his day, French scientist Louis Pasteur believed in studying science with practical applications. He became the "father of microbiology" because he was trying to figure out what made alcohol go bad...This well-rounded biography gives enough information about Pasteur's childhood and private life to be interesting but devotes most of the pages to the world-altering discoveries that put Pasteur solidly at the forefront of scientists in history. -- Booklist, December 1, 1997

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894907905
• ISBN-13: 978-0894907906
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,933,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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