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Breakthrough, the True Story of Penicillin


Book Description
Describes the history of penicillin from the discovery of the mold by Fleming through the years of work by such scientists as Chain, Heatley, Florey, and Sheehan who purified, tested, synthesized, and eventually presented the "miracle" drug to the world.
Book Information
PublisherG.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
BindingLibrary Binding (4 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages128
ISBN-100396085792
ISBN-13978-0396085799
Publication Date04/1985
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About Francine Jacobs (Author) : Francine Jacobs is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Francine Jacobs include Breakthrough: The True Story of Penicillin, A Passion for Dang... more
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