"A nonfiction picture book about Jonas Salk and the invention of the polio vaccine"--

"Polio once frightened parents every summer. The disease could suddenly leave children paralyzed. But in the 1950s, scientists developed a vaccine that nearly eliminated the disease. [This book] explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the crippling virus, providing information on how the virus is spread, the effect of vaccinations, famous people who have battled the disease, and the future outlook for eradication." --