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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 9–12 · 2021 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Plagues and Pandemics
By Kate Messner, Falynn Koch (Illustrator)
Part of the History Smashers series
Uncover the shocking truths behind history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 655 ratings
240 pages· 22,184 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the untold stories of pandemics, where myths unravel and truths emerge. Discover how the infamous beaked masks of plague doctors are a historical misconception. Explore the real stories behind the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, and more. With engaging illustrations and graphic panels, this book challenges everything you thought you knew about history's deadliest diseases. What other secrets lie hidden in the past? Embark on a journey that reveals the unexpected truths of pandemics through the ages.
From the publisher
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. Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 240
- Words
- 22,184
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1110L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.9
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 515266
Publication
- Published
- October 5, 2021
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593120408
- LCCN
- 2021005414
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