Breakthrough : how one teen innovator is changing the world /

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by Andraka, Jack,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Lysiak, Matthew,--author. Physical details: 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Subject(s): Scientists | Cancer | Medical innovations. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Athena Consolidated School 509.2 AND Available

Introduction: The intervention -- Growing up Andraka -- The geek in the closet -- A recipe for disaster -- The knowledge cure -- Remember the patient -- Failing upward -- Cancer paper boy -- Oh my God, we killed Morley Safer -- Breakthrough -- The school of Jack : experiments, tips, and facts.

"Teen scientist Jack Andraka chronicles his development of an inexpensive early detection test for pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer, and recounts his own personal story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying. Includes hands-on science experiments"--From publisher description.