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Children's Nonfiction Discoveries

What Is Germ Theory?

by (author) Natalie Hyde

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Dec 2010
Category
Discoveries, Biology, History of Science
Recommended Age
11
Recommended Grade
6
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781427195302
    Publish Date
    Dec 2010
    List Price
    $27.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778772088
    Publish Date
    Aug 2010
    List Price
    $12.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778772019
    Publish Date
    Aug 2010
    List Price
    $27.95

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Description

French chemist Louis Pasteur made several significant contributions to the world of science. This intriguing book examines how Pasteur uncovered the basis of the modern germ theory. Readers will learn how Pasteur’s theory helped him develop vaccines for anthrax, rabies, and other diseases and how his work continues to influence modern medicine.

About the author

 

Natalie Hyde writes fiction and non-fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers. Her fiction titles include Mine!, Saving Armpit, I Owe You One and Hockey Girl. She is also the author of over forty educational non-fiction books, as well as trade non-fiction titles: Cryptic Canada, Glow-in-the-Dark Creatures and Stay Strong: A Musician’s Journey from Congo to Canada. Her books have garnered award nominations in both Canada and the U.S. She lives in Flamborough, Ontario, with her family.

 

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