Edward Jenner: Conqueror of Smallpox

Great Minds of Science

by Ana María Rodríguez

An introduction to the life and career of the English physician who worked for twenty years to prove that cowpox could protect people from the dreaded disease of smallpox, thereby ushering in a new era of medical advancement.

- Chronicles the lives and important contributions of great scientists
- Hands-on activities provide a deeper understanding of the scientist's work
- Over-100 page biographies are excellent for book reports
- Supports the History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts curricula
- Please see each title for page count
- Illus. with color or black-and-white photographs
- Contains chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading list, a chronology, and an index

Genres: Science

128 pages, Library Binding

First published February 1, 2006