History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

Myths Lies Secrets Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?
WRONG Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all

With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.

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Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/05/2021
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 7.69h x 5.31w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780593120408
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.9
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515266 / Plagues and Pandemics

About the Author
KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.