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Project Penicillin (The Race to Develop a Life-Saving Antibiotic)
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Product Details
Author:
Isabel Thomas, Weston Wei
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
96
Publisher:
DK (March 24, 2026)
Imprint:
DK Children
Language:
English
Audience:
Children/juvenile
Age Range:
9 to 12
Grade Level:
4th Grade to 7th Grade
ISBN-13:
9798217134168
Weight:
7.6oz
Dimensions:
5.63" x 8.31" x 0.35"
File:
RandomHouse-PRH_Book_Company_PRH_PRT_Onix_full_active_D20260705T122857_156890409-20260705.xml
Folder:
RandomHouse
List Price:
$12.99
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
Series:
DK Science Stories
Case Pack:
52
As low as:
$10.00
Publisher Identifier:
P-RH
Discount Code:
A
QuickShip:
Yes
Overview
Join the race against time to turn a 'miracle mold' into a life-saving cure in this action-packed STEM book for kids.
Enter the high-stakes world of the 1940s and relive the thrill of a medical breakthrough alongside Alexander Fleming and his team as they discover a way to save millions of lives. This is the story of penicillin, humanity’s greatest shield against infection - and the brilliant minds who made it happen.
Learn all about one of the greatest moments in the history of medicine in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from the discovery of a ‘miracle mold’ in a messy lab to the life-and-death race against the clock of World War II.
Join the team of scientists and discover:
The perfect STEM gift for young scientists, Project Penicillin is a must-have science adventure book that will inspire you to look at the microscopic world through the eyes of a scientist and discover your own path in STEM.
More in the series
Explore more of the greatest moments in science history, told as exciting adventure stories with DK Science Stories. Next, experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in Moon Landing.
Enter the high-stakes world of the 1940s and relive the thrill of a medical breakthrough alongside Alexander Fleming and his team as they discover a way to save millions of lives. This is the story of penicillin, humanity’s greatest shield against infection - and the brilliant minds who made it happen.
Learn all about one of the greatest moments in the history of medicine in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from the discovery of a ‘miracle mold’ in a messy lab to the life-and-death race against the clock of World War II.
Join the team of scientists and discover:
- An exciting, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into how this life-saving antibiotic was developed.
- Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for keeping kids aged 9-12 engaged.
- Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and microbiology explanations that reveal how the medicine was made possible.
The perfect STEM gift for young scientists, Project Penicillin is a must-have science adventure book that will inspire you to look at the microscopic world through the eyes of a scientist and discover your own path in STEM.
More in the series
Explore more of the greatest moments in science history, told as exciting adventure stories with DK Science Stories. Next, experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in Moon Landing.
