Project Penicillin
The Race to Develop a Life-Saving Antibiotic
$28.28
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
24 March 2026
Summary
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217134168 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Isabel Thomas, Weston Wei |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK Children |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 143mm x 9mm |
| Series: | DK Science Stories |
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About The Author
Isabel Thomas
Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science writer, presenter, and educator. She holds degrees in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford and Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. Isabel has authored numerous books for young audiences and is a double winner of the AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She also contributes features to science magazines and the BBC, and leads outreach projects for various organizations, inspiring children from diverse backgrounds to pursue science.
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