Plagues and pandemics / Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch ; with special thanks to Ella Messner, who served as a researcher and contributor for this book.
| Author/creator | Messner, Kate author. |
| Other author | Koch, Falynn, 1985- illustrator. |
| Other author | Messner, Ella, contributor. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Random House Children's Books, [2021] |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | 231 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | History smashers Messner, Kate. History smashers. ^A1427762 |
| 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. |
| Abstract | "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 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 8-12 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 4-6 |
| Audience | 1110 Lexile |
| Genre/form | illustrated books. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| LCCN | 2021005414 |
| ISBN | 9780593120415 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0593120418 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780593120408 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 059312040X (paperback) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 614.49 M5641P | ✔ Available | Place Hold |