Louis Pasteur: Genius Disease Fighter

by Linda Wasmer Smith

Book Overview

Louis Pasteur was one of the first scientists to understand the importance of microorganisms in causing diseases. He focused much of his research on how to prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms by developing vaccines, including a vaccine against rabies. Pasteur's many contributions to both medicine and industry makes him one of the geniuses of science. His work continues today in the Pasteur Institute, a world-wide health organization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766065766
• ISBN13: 9780766065765
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12