Louis Pasteur: Germ Destroyer

The number of scientific discoveries by Louis Pasteur is astounding. From his work on fermentation that led to the process of pasteurization to the rabies vaccine, Pasteur made a huge impact on industry, medicine, and scientific theory. Detailed biography takes readers through Pasteur’s life as he makes these incredible discoveries, uncovering the original use for pasteurization–in wine! Interesting sidebars enhance the main content with understandable explanations and surprising details. Full-color photographs and historical images highlight Pasteur’s triumphs as a hardworking, influential scientist.