Project Penicillin: The Race to Develop a Life-Saving Antibiotic - Couverture souple

Thomas, Isabel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0241778697 ISBN 13 : 9780241778692

Editeur : DK Children, 2026

Synopsis

Join the race against time to turn a 'miracle mould' into a life-saving cure in this action-packed STEM book for kids.

Enter the high-stakes world of the 1940s and relive the thrill of a medical breakthrough alongside Alexander Fleming and his team as they discover a way to save millions of lives. This is the story of penicillin, humanity’s greatest shield against infection - and the brilliant minds who made it happen.

Learn all about one of the greatest moments in the history of medicine in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from the discovery of a ‘miracle mould’ in a messy lab to the life-and-death race against the clock of World War II.

Join the team of scientists and discover:

• An exciting, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into how this life-saving antibiotic was developed.
• Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for keeping kids aged 9-12 engaged.
• Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and microbiology explanations that reveal how the medicine was made possible.

The perfect gift for young scientists, Project Penicillin is a must-have science adventure book that will inspire you to look at the microscopic world through the eyes of a scientist and discover your own path in STEM.

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A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science writer, presenter, and educator. She has degrees in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford and Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. Isabel has written a galaxy of books for young audiences, and is a double winner of the AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She also writes features for science magazines and the BBC, and delivers outreach projects for a wide range of organisations, inspiring children from diverse backgrounds to pursue science. You can find more about Isabel and her work at isabelthomas.co.uk.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK Children
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0241778697
• ISBN 13: 9780241778692
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Wei Weston
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible