Project Penicillin

<p><b>Join the race against time to turn a 'miracle mould' into a life-saving cure in this action-packed STEM book for kids.</b><br><br>Enter 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.<br><br>Learn all about one of the greatest moments in the history of medicine in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from the discovery of a ‘miracle mould’ in a messy lab to the life-and-death race against the clock of World War II.<br><br><b>Join the team of scientists and discover:</b></p><ul><li>An exciting, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into how this life-saving antibiotic was developed.</li><li>Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for keeping kids aged 9-12 engaged. </li><li>Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and microbiology explanations that reveal how the medicine was made possible.</li></ul><p><br>The perfect gift for young scientists, <i>Project Penicillin</i> 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.<br><br><b>More in the series </b><br>Explore more of the greatest moments in science history, told as exciting adventure stories with <i>DK Science Stories</i>. Next, experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in <i>Moon Landing</i>.</p>