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by Ruth Redford (Author), Jake Hill (Illustrator)
Marnie has never met a science story she didn't like, and the story of rabies is no exception. When she gets an assignment to learn more about rabies for class, she goes all in with her trusty AI sidekick Glitch. How did scientists discover the cause of rabies and how to treat it? Marnie follows the tracks of scientists and doctors who help protect people from rabies and other diseases, learning along the way how science keeps us safe.
A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and humorous text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format. Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.Author Biography
Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching non-fiction projects and is the author of Period: The Quick Guide to Every Uterus.
Jake Hill grew up in North London, but escaped to the South coast to study illustration and decided to stay by the sea, swimming (almost) every morning. Aside from his love of drawing, Jake is an avid reader, a meticulous collector of comics, a terrible, but improving pianist and a passionate player of games. Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., is a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.74 x 7 IN
Publication Date: January 06, 2026
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Rabies Files
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
