Bubonic Panic by Gail Jarrow
Uncover the true story of America's first plague epidemic in 1900 in this book is perfect to share with young readers looking for a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that recently gripped the world.In March 1900, San Francisco's health department investigated a strange and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague, one of the world's deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible? Acclaimed author and scientific expert Gail Jarrow brings the history of a medical mystery to life in vivid and exciting detail for young readers. She spotlights the public health doctors who desperately fought to end it, the political leaders who tried to keep it hidden, and the brave scientists who uncovered the plague's secrets. This title includes photographs and drawings, a glossary, a timeline, further resources, an author's note, and source notes.
Gail Jarrow's nonfiction publications have won numerous accolades and honors, including a Robert F. Kennedy Award. Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, National Science Teachers Association Recommended Book, Kirkus Reviews Best Book, and VOYA Honor Book. Sibert Informational Honor, YALSA Award Nomination, Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, National Science Teachers Association Recommended Book, Kirkus Reviews Best Book, and VOYA Honor Book. She currently resides in Ithaca, New York.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781620917381 |
| ISBN 10 | 1620917386 |
| Title | Bubonic Panic |
| Author | Gail Jarrow |
| Series | Deadly Diseases |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Calkins Creek |
| Year published | 2016-05-10 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Prizes | Winner of CCBC Choices 2017, Winner of Chicago Public Library, Best of the Best Books 2016, Winner of Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of the Year 2016, Winner of Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books 2016, Winner of California Reading Association, Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Gold Award 2016, Winner of NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2017, Winner of School Library Journal: Best Books of theYear 2016, Winner of NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |