The Polio Files

Author: Ruth Redford and Jake Hill Series: Maisie's Medical Mysteries

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Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate polio and how scientists cracked the case of this debilitating disease.

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Summary

Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate polio and how scientists cracked the case of this debilitating disease.

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Science enthusiast Marnie has a history of digging deep with her research, and her investigation of polio is no exception. Along with her trusty AI sidekick Glitch, Marnie discovers the fascinating history of Polio and how scientists used inquiry to discover its cause and eventually to develop a vaccine. In learning about Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine, Marnie and Glitch uncover the power of science and how it can save thousands of lives every year. From how polio spread to how we're protected from it today, Marnie and Glitch are on the case!

A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and humorous text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format.

Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

About the Author

Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching non-fiction projects and is the author ofPeriod: The Quick Guide to Every Uterus.

Jake Hillgrew up in North London, but escaped to the South coast to study illustration and decided to stay by the sea, swimming (almost) every morning. Aside from his love of drawing, Jake is an avid reader, a meticulous collector of comics, a terrible, but improving pianist and a passionate player of games.

Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D.,is a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.