Publisher: Pebble

Copyright Date: 2025

Edition Date: 2025 Release Date: 08/01/24

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 0-7565-8113-3

ISBN 13: 978-0-7565-8113-8

Dewey: 579.3092

LCCN: 2024006195

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Fleming, Alexander,. Sir,. 1881-1955. Juvenile literature.
Fleming, Alexander,. Sir,. 1881-1955.
Bacteriologists. Great Britain. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Penicillin. History. Juvenile literature.
Bacteriologists. Great Britain. Biography.
Penicillin. History.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 1,178

Reading Level: 4.4

Interest Level: K-3

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 550196 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 640L

Guided Reading Level: R

Fountas & Pinnell: R

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in itan antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. But we wouldnt have the drug without the work of Alexander Fleming. With historical images and details about key events before and after his discovery, this book will help kids understand the lifesaving impact of penicillin on the practice of medicine. Uncover the details of events that changed your world in this Pebble Explore series.