Bibliograph

June Almeida, virus detective!, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus, Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Type

Label

June Almeida, virus detective!, the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus, Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 6-10, Sleeping Bear Press

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

June Almeida, virus detective!

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Sub title

the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus

Summary

"June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. An excellent 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." -- Amazon.com

Target audience

juvenile

Classification