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Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster: The Discovery of the Smallpox Vaccine
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Book Description
In 1796, an unknown country doctor named Edward Jenner developed and administered the world's first vaccine-turning the tide in humanity's age-old war against disease.

Award-winning author Albert Marrin explains the significance of "immortal" Jenner's gift to mankind as he narrates the epic story of smallpox, a disease so contagious and deadly it has dramatically influenced the course of h... More
Book Information
PublisherDutton Children's Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages96
ISBN-100525469222
ISBN-13978-0525469223
Publication Date10/14/2002
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About Albert Marrin (Author) : Albert Marrin is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Albert Marrin include The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of Modern Ame... more
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