  | Thank you, Dr. Salk! : the scientist who beat polio and healed the world Author: Robbins, Dean | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
A nonfiction picture book about Jonas Salk and the invention of the polio vaccine.
| Illustrator: | Dutton, Mike |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.10 Points: .5 Quiz: 513711 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/21)
Booklist (06/01/21)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/06/21)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2021 Born in New York City in 1914, Jonas Salk grew up during a polio epidemic and saw its effects within his neighborhood. Children were kept away from parks and pools for fear of contracting the disease, and those who survived it passed his window using canes, crutches, and wheelchairs. Inspired by the concept of tikkun olam (healing the world) in his Jewish faith, the boy set a personal goal of eradicating diseases, including polio. Years later, after graduating from medical school, he began his research. His most notable achievement came in 1955 when his polio vaccine was proven to prevent the disease. Salk, who gave his vaccine to the world without seeking any profit, became a hero. Telling a story that certainly resonates today, Robbins offers a clear, straightforward narrative that gives significant weight to Salk’s experiences during his youth. Dutton’s illustrations are colorful and expressive. Appended features include a more detailed account of Salk’s life, an explanation of how vaccines fight viruses, and a history-of-vaccines time line. An informative and inspiring picture book. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
