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June Almeida, virus detective! : the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus / Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
"Scientist June Almeida's skill in using the electron microscope helped identify viruses, and when she was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781534111325
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Sleeping Bear Press, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | Almeida, June D. > Health. Scientists > Juvenile literature. Scientists > England > London > Biography. Coronaviruses > Juvenile literature. Scientists > England > London > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Midway Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Public Library | JNF 579.2 SLA (Text) | 35143000337060 | Junior Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
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"Scientist June Almeida's skill in using the electron microscope helped identify viruses, and when she was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus"-- - Cherry Lake Publishing
This picture-book biography explores the life and career of scientist June Almeida, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus. - Cherry Lake Publishing
From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue her passion for science. She was hired by a local hospital to work in its lab, using a microscope to magnify and examine cells. Her work helped doctors treat patients. June later worked in labs in London and in Toronto. Her skill in using the electron microscope to examine cells and help identify viruses earned her promotion and respect in the science community. When June was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus. Her groundbreaking work continues to help researchers today in the fight against illnesses caused by viruses, including COVID-19.
