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The narrative follows Dr. Wu Lien-teh, a pioneering figure in public health who, over a century ago, identified the airborne transmission of a deadly pneumonic plague in Northeast China. Despite facing ridicule, he successfully implemented quarantine measures and designed the first iteration of the N95 mask, which played a crucial role in controlling the outbreak. Coauthored by his great-granddaughter, the book highlights his contributions and encourages young readers to embrace scientific inquiry and community safety through historical context and engaging illustrations.
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Masked Hero, Shan Woo Liu
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Masked Hero
- Subtitle
- How Wu Lien-Teh Invented the Mask That Ended an Epidemic
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Shan Woo Liu
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN13
- 9781536238327
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows Dr. Wu Lien-teh, a pioneering figure in public health who, over a century ago, identified the airborne transmission of a deadly pneumonic plague in Northeast China. Despite facing ridicule, he successfully implemented quarantine measures and designed the first iteration of the N95 mask, which played a crucial role in controlling the outbreak. Coauthored by his great-granddaughter, the book highlights his contributions and encourages young readers to embrace scientific inquiry and community safety through historical context and engaging illustrations.