Antibiotics: A Graphic History
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But before antibiotics, treatments for these diseases were limited or misguided.

In 1929, the accidental discovery of the first antibiotic, a bacteria-killing liquid called penicillin, kicked off a medical revolution. The use of this new treatment has saved countless lives from World War II soldiers and to modern hospital patients. Explore current issues in antibiotics and the best ways to fight bacteria in this graphic history.

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Antibiotics: A Graphic History
Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But before antibiotics, treatments for these diseases were limited or misguided.

In 1929, the accidental discovery of the first antibiotic, a bacteria-killing liquid called penicillin, kicked off a medical revolution. The use of this new treatment has saved countless lives from World War II soldiers and to modern hospital patients. Explore current issues in antibiotics and the best ways to fight bacteria in this graphic history.

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Antibiotics: A Graphic History

Antibiotics: A Graphic History

Antibiotics: A Graphic History

Antibiotics: A Graphic History

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Overview

Bacterial infections are a constant threat to human health. Antibiotics stop a bacterial infection from multiplying. They help treat pneumonia, strep throat, and many other infections. But before antibiotics, treatments for these diseases were limited or misguided.

In 1929, the accidental discovery of the first antibiotic, a bacteria-killing liquid called penicillin, kicked off a medical revolution. The use of this new treatment has saved countless lives from World War II soldiers and to modern hospital patients. Explore current issues in antibiotics and the best ways to fight bacteria in this graphic history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781541583917
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/01/2022
Series: Medical Breakthroughs
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.33(d)
Lexile: GN810L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Brandon M. Terrell (1978–2021) was a talented storyteller, authoring more than one hundred books for children. He was a passionate reader, Star Wars enthusiast, amazing father, and devoted husband.

Dante Ginevra is a comic artist, illustrator, art director, and freelancer. He is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The History of Germs 4

Chapter 2 The First Antibiotics 10

Chapter 3 Messy Molds to Medical Miracle 14

Chapter 4 A World beyond Penicillin 24

Source Notes 29

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index 32

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