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Conquering Polio

America's Fight to End Polio Epidemics

From the Series American Achievements

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Caused by contaminated food, water, or exposure to someone with the virus, polio is a deadly virus that has seen near eradication thanks to the development of the polio vaccine. American scientists Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin are primarily credited for their breakthroughs that led to the creation of vaccines that have saved millions of lives. Learn more about their research efforts, the vaccines they developed, and the impact on worldwide health.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF024020, JNF051170, JNF025210
Dewey 616.8/35
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level T
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Sidebars, Table of contents, and Timeline

Author: Margaret J. Goldstein

Margaret J. Goldstein was born in Detroit and graduated from the University of Michigan. She is an editor and the author of many books for young readers. She lives in Palm Springs, California.