Books About Epidemics

The Best Epidemics Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about epidemics? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Epidemics

Empire State of Slime
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Empire State of Slime

By John Kloepfer, David DeGrand (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Zombie Chasers series

Zombies overrun New York. Can kids find a cure before it's too late?

208 pages· 23,525 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zack, Zoe, and their friends thought they had saved the world from zombies. But during a class trip to New York City, chaos erupts as millions become undead again. Trapped in the bustling streets, the group must navigate the chaos and find a new cure. Will they escape the city and stop Z-Day for good, or is the world doomed to a zombie apocalypse? The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher in this thrilling adventure.
Balto and the Great Race
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Balto and the Great Race

A sled dog races against time and a blizzard to save a town from an epidemic.

112 pages· 8,463 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 620 ratings
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Summary: In 1925, a deadly diphtheria outbreak threatens the children of Nome, Alaska. The only hope lies 650 miles away, and the only way to get the life-saving serum is by sled. Balto, a determined sled dog, must lead his team through a fierce snowstorm. Can they overcome the brutal conditions and deliver the medicine in time? The stakes are life and death, and the clock is ticking as Balto embarks on this perilous journey.
An American Plague
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$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 11–13 · 2003

An American Plague

A deadly epidemic halts a city, sparking fear and chaos.

165 pages· 30,515 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 4,828 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1793, Philadelphia faces a deadly yellow fever epidemic, forcing thousands to flee and paralyzing the government. Amidst the chaos, free Blacks heroically nurse the sick, only to face condemnation. As the city grapples with fear and death, political and social tensions rise, leading to a constitutional crisis. Discover the untold stories and the desperate fight against an invisible enemy in this gripping historical account.