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"This picture book biography introduces Hungarian American biochemist Katalin Karikó, who played a critical role in developing the mRNA vaccine for COVID-19. Follow the journey of Katalin (Kati) Karikó from her childhood in rural Hungary"--
"Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karikó was curious about everything. As an adult, she channeled her curiosity into her work as a scientist. An mRNA vaccine had never been made before, and she faced...
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"Do you remember every time you've been sick? You may not, but your body does! With many illnesses, you can't get sick more than once because your body remembers and fights it off before you get sick again. But what if your body could recognize germs that you've never had before so you don't get ill? There's where vaccines come in! This book comes complete with extensive back matter all about types of germs and vaccines"--Amazon.com.
4) Vaccines
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"Discusses the advances that have been made in vaccinations"--Provided by publisher.
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"The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In this edition, newly independent readers meet Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a key virologist involved with the creation of the Covid-19 Moderna vaccine. All hail, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett!"--
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"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!"--...
13) Vaccines
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"Engaging images accompany information about vaccines. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--
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"Some people have vocally opposed vaccines ever since they were first invented . . . The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the issue into the spotlight, and misinformation spread on social media helped turn many people against vaccination. This volume examines the scientific facts about vaccines, dispelling the myths and rumors about their efficacy and safety"--Provided by publisher.
15) Vaccines
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In the 1900s, nearly 300 million people died from the smallpox disease. By 1980, after millions of people received the smallpox vaccine, smallpox had disappeared from the world. Find out more in Vaccines, a title in the Debating the Issues series.
16) Vaccines
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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 them safer.
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"The vaccination debate has made headlines across the United States in recent years, but news outlets often sensationalize this important health topic, leaving people with more questions than answers. As readers explore the arguments used by people on both sides of this debate, they also learn essential information about health and science through age-appropriate explanations and helpful fact boxes"--
18) Vaccines
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"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...
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"Vaccination has been cited as the most effective method of preventing the spread of infectious disease, and it has been credited with the eradication of such horrendous and potentially lethal illnesses as smallpox and polio. This informative text, augmented by in-depth sidebars, annotated quotes from medical experts, detailed graphs, and full-color photographs, explores the history of vaccines and provides a clearer understanding of the debate over...
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"The topic of public health versus personal freedom has never been more important. The COVID-19 pandemic brought heated arguments into the national spotlight, and many of them affect young people today. This book looks at both sides of the debate. Readers will learn why some people favor vaccine mandates, masks in public, and quarantines. They'll also see why other people oppose such mandates and value personal freedoms. Through familiar situations,...
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