- Blurb -
Award-winning author Don Brown explores a very timely subject: the history of vaccinesA Shot in the Arm!, book 3 in the Big Ideas that Changed the World series, is the history of vaccinations and the struggle to protect people from infectious disease. Beginning with smallpox-perhaps humankind' s greatest affliction to date-and concluding with an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown traces the evolution of vaccines and examines deadly diseases such as measles, polio, anthrax, rabies, cholera, and influenza. The book is narrated by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who historically popularized inoculation in England in the early 18th century. Brown covers the science behind how our immune systems work, the discovery of bacteria, and major achievements from scientists like Louis Pasteur, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, and Edward Jenner, the "father of immunology. " Brown also tackles the public and political response to vaccination throughout history, addressing head-on the anti-vaccination movement and debunking false claims that vaccines cause autism. A reminder of progress made so far as well as the millions of lives still to be saved, A Shot in the Arm! is a fascinating deep-dive for readers young and old. Back matter includes an author' s note, timeline, bibliography, notes, and index. Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true.
- Titles in the Series -
Architecture Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Big Ideas That Changed the World
Big Ideas That Changed the World : Rocket to the Moon
Big Ideas that Changed the World: A Shot in the Arm!
Big Ideas That Changed the World: Machines That Think!
Big Ideas: Astronomy Book, The
Big Ideas: Bible Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Big Ideas: Complaint: From Minor Moans to Principled Protests
Big Ideas: Ecology Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Big Ideas: Islam Book, The
Big Ideas: Law Book, The
Big Ideas: Literature Book, The
Big Ideas: Little Book of History, The
Big Ideas: Little Book of Philosophy, The
Big Ideas: Little Book of Psychology, The
Big Ideas: Maths Book, The
Big Ideas: Medicine Book, The
Big Ideas: Movie Book, The
Big Ideas: Physics Book, The
Big Ideas: Science Book, The
Big Ideas: Sherlock Holmes Book, The
Big Ideas: The Little Book of Shakespeare
Biology Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Chemistry Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Crime Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Movie Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Why Don't Sharks Have Bones?: Questions and Answers About Sea Creatures
Why Is Snot Sticky?: Questions and Answers About Bizarre Bodies
World War II Book, The: Big Ideas Simply Explained
- Reviews -
**STARRED REVIEW** "Brown could be considered the format' s premiere historian for young readers; his exhaustive research is always coupled with an understanding of human motivation and an inviting, unostentatious visual style, all while connecting the past to the world we live in now. " -- "Booklist" **STARRED REVIEW** "Thoroughly researched and fascinating, this effort concludes with outstanding backmatter for a rich, accurate examination of the critical role of vaccines. Essential. " -- "Kirkus Reviews"
- Author Bio -
Don Brown is the award-winning author and illustrator of many nonfiction graphic novels and picture books. His books have been called "masterful" and "a must for youth graphic collections. " Brown has received an Eisner nomination, two Sibert Honors, a Horn Book Best Book honor, a YALSA award, and multiple starred reviews, among other awards and notices. He lives in Hudson Valley, New York, with his family.
- Full Details -
Status: | Active |
ISBN-13: | 9781419750014 |
Published: | 1 Apr 2021 |
Published In: | United States |
Imprint: | Amulet Books |
Publisher: | Abrams |
Format: | Hardback |
Height: | 203mm |
Width: | 140mm |
Pages: | 144 |
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