Louis Pasteur (Little People, Big Dreams)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author) Shelly Laslo (Illustrator)
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist and the father of modern medicine.
Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic chemist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
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JNF038060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | Europe
JNF051030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Anatomy & Physiology
France
Biographies
Scientists
Vaccination
Microbiologists
Pasteurization
Pasteur, Louis
