The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine

The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Primary-source text Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events American society has been changing throughout the nation's history. Sometimes, important individuals emerge to drive new advances in politics, sports, science, and social justice. Perspectives on American Progress introduces readers to several of these major advances, depicting the events through the eyes of the people who were involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.