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Plagues and Pandemics

Name: Plagues and Pandemics
ISBN: 9780593120408

By Kate Messner

Could plague doctors and past pandemics reveal surprising lessons for fighting disease today?

informative · illustrated · thought-provoking · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History Health/Lifestyle

What is Plagues and Pandemics about?

What can history’s biggest disease outbreaks teach us about the world today? From the Black Death and smallpox to influenza and COVID-19, this illustrated non-fiction book explores how pandemics began, spread and changed people’s lives. Discover the truth behind plague doctors, learn how scientists and communities responded, and uncover myths that have lasted for centuries. With photographs, graphic panels, sidebars and clear explanations, this engaging history reveals the science and human stories behind some of the most frightening events in history.

About the author

Kate Messner is a popular author who loves writing stories for children. She is well known for her fun and exciting books like 'The Brilliant Deep' and the 'Ranger in Time' series. Kate enjoys exploring nature and uses her adventures to inspire her stories. She hopes her books help children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

231 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2021

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