{"product_id":"project-penicillin-the-race-to-develop-a-life-saving-antibiotic-9798217134168","title":"Project Penicillin: The Race to Develop a Life-Saving Antibiotic","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin the race against time to turn a 'miracle mold' into a life-saving cure in this action-packed STEM book for kids.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the team of scientists and discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exciting, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into how this life-saving antibiotic was developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for keeping kids aged 9-12 engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and microbiology explanations that reveal how the medicine was made possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect STEM gift for young scientists, \u003ci\u003eProject Penicillin\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore in the series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more of the greatest moments in science history, told as exciting adventure stories with \u003ci\u003eDK Science Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. Next, experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in \u003ci\u003eMoon Landing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Isabel Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.52w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217134168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsabel Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning science writer, presenter, and educator. She has degrees in Human Sciences from the University of Oxford and Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. Isabel has written a galaxy of books for young audiences, and is a double winner of the AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She also writes features for science magazines and the BBC, and delivers outreach projects for a wide range of organisations, inspiring children from diverse backgrounds to pursue science. You can find more about Isabel and her work at isabelthomas.co.uk.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Isabel Thomas \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47792913711261,"sku":"9798217134168","price":25.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_708fa408-d9e6-4260-8cc7-9736acedb742.jpg?v=1774984661","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/project-penicillin-the-race-to-develop-a-life-saving-antibiotic-9798217134168","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}