Louis Pasteur was a scientist. When he tried to convince the medical establishment that germs caused disease, he was laughed at.Louis never accepted defeat. He discovered how to kill germs in liquids in a process we call "pasteurization". He developed vaccines and encouraged the use of antiseptics and disinfectants.But he wasn't always honest. He claimed credit for work that wasn't his and sometimes lied about his results.Find out more about this man who discovered many facts about germs and how to help keep foods safe, in this 15-minute children's biography.Ages 10 and up.Reading Level: 6.9LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.