The Woman Who Found a Cure in a Leaf

The Woman Who Found a Cure in a Leaf

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This inspiring story follows Tu Youyou, a young girl who dreams of finding medicine that works. Facing a deadly disease (malaria), she embarks on a difficult search, ultimately discovering a cure in sweet wormwood from an ancient Chinese medical book. Her perseverance leads to saving millions of lives and a Nobel Prize.

age6 - 8 years old
emotional intelligence
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