The Secret of the Silkworm: The Story of Pasteur (Includes Disc)

Author: (English) Thompson / (English) Carney Illustration / Lin Ping
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The Super Scientists series is a newly launched Chinese-English series of reading materials by the China Renmin University Press in April 2004. The series consists of eight books, narrating the little-known stories of scientists who profoundly influenced the course of human history with elegant language and numerous vivid, large-scale illustrations. The innovative layout design and the graphic content highlighted by dual-color ink all reflect the exquisite quality of the series. The CDs at the end of each book immerse readers in authentic English-speaking environments, transporting them to fascinating eras and allowing them to connect closely with the great scientific minds while subtly experiencing the charm of the English-speaking world. Why did all the silkworms die? Pasteur couldn't wait to unravel this mystery. From the silkworms, he discovered the causes of human illness and, in the process, revolutionized people's understanding of medicine!