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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Antibiotics!

By Anne Rooney and David Salariya

Before antibiotics, tiny bacteria caused huge trouble—until one surprising discovery changed everything.

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Genres

Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle History

What is You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Antibiotics! about?

What would happen if antibiotics had never been discovered? This lively, illustrated book explores the history of bacterial infections and the medicines used to fight them. Discover how people once treated wounds and illness, learn how Alexander Fleming’s discovery changed medicine, and find out how antibiotics work inside the body. Humorous cartoons, captions, timelines and fascinating facts explain the science clearly, while simple activities and health tips show why using antibiotics wisely matters.

About the author

Anne Rooney is a British author who loves writing exciting books for young readers. She has written many stories and non-fiction books about animals, science, and history. Some children know her for the 'Voices' series and the 'How to Be a...' books, which make learning new things fun and interesting!

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

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