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Gr 1–4—This narrative biography examines the life of June Almeida (1930–2007), the Scottish virologist who discovered the first human coronavirus. When she was 10, her younger brother Harry became ill and died. As she grew older, Almeida kept memories of Harry close to her heart and dreamed of studying science at a university. However, her family's financial situation required her to leave school at 16 and find a job. She found employment at a nearby ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More