The Battle Against Polio (Epidemic!)

By Stephanie True Peters

Book Overview

Explores the history of polio, tracking its emergence from an obscure disease to one known and feared worldwide during the first half of the 20th century. Examines the efforts of the men and women who pioneered polio research, treatment, and prevention.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761416358
• ISBN13: 9780761416357
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8