Bibliograph

Plagues and pandemics, Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch ; with a special thanks to Ella Messner, who served as a researcher and contributor for this book

Type

Label

Plagues and pandemics, Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch ; with a special thanks to Ella Messner, who served as a researcher and contributor for this book

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages (215-222) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Random House Children's Books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Plagues and pandemics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1236090425

Responsibility statement

Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch ; with a special thanks to Ella Messner, who served as a researcher and contributor for this book

Series statement

History smashers

Summary

"With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book uncovers the hidden truths about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Ancient ailments -- The Black Death -- The scourge of smallpox -- Fever and mosquitoes -- King cholera -- Tuberculosis... and new ideas about germs -- A deadly flu -- The battle against polio -- The new germs in town -- Preventing the next pandemic

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor

Creator