It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin

This account focuses on Frederick Banting’s work to develop a treatment for people with diabetes. His research led to the discovery of insulin, a medical breakthrough that changed how people could manage the condition. Afterward, Banting sold the patent for one dollar. Informative color illustrations and back matter accompany the story, which links scientific investigation with the decision to make a major discovery widely available.