Science Biographies: Louis Pasteur

Inspire confident readers with the story of Louis Pasteur, one of the greatest scientists in history. This readable biography puts his work on disease and hygiene into the context of his entire life. It covers Pasteur’s early childhood and education, his sources of inspiration, his early successes and the challenges he faced. Children will also learn about the work on pasteurization and vaccination for which he is best known. Fully illustrated with photos which help to clarify Pasteur’s theories. A timeline at the end of the book lays out his key achievements and milestones.