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Alexander Fleming and the Story of Penicillin (Unlocking the Secrets of Science) (2001)

by John Bankston

Series: Unlocking the Secrets of Science

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A biography of the Scottish bacteriologist and Nobel Prize winner who discovered penicillin and its antibiotic properties.
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This book is about Alexander Fleming's life and his scientific discoveries. It starts in early childhood and follows his medical journey through the years, including ups and downs.
This is a good biography because it includes factual information on Alexander Fleming's life and includes real pictures. This is also a great science book because it follows the wonderful story of how one person made a big difference in the medical field.
Age Range: Intermediate
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Alexander Fleming and the Story of Penicillin (Unlocking the Secrets of Science)
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616.014Technology › Medicine and health › Diseases › Pathology; Diseases; Treatment › Infections

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QR31.F5Science › Microbiology › Microbiology › General

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