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Point of Impact
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Point of Impact series.
Double-page spreads trace the discovery and development of penicillin as an antibiotic. In a focused presentation, the encyclopedia-quality prose introduces notable scientists such as Alexander Fleming, explains the impact of antibiotics on modern society, and describes the effort to create medications to fight increasingly drug-resistant bacteria. Photos and reproductions are included in this updated edition. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(4)
4-6
Point of Impact series.
Double-page spreads trace the discovery and development of penicillin as an antibiotic. In a focused presentation, the encyclopedia-quality prose introduces notable scientists such as Alexander Fleming, explains the impact of antibiotics on modern society, and describes the effort to create medications to fight increasingly drug-resistant bacteria. Photos, reproductions, and a time line are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
2 reviews
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