Bibliograph

Epidemics and pandemics : real tales of deadly diseases, Judy Dodge Cummings

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Epidemics and pandemics : real tales of deadly diseases, Judy Dodge Cummings

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Intended audience

940L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 10-13

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Epidemics and pandemics : real tales of deadly diseases

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1022950751

resource.readingGradeLevel

Guided Reading Level: Z+

Responsibility statement

Judy Dodge Cummings

Series statement

Mystery & mayhem

Summary

Epidemics and pandemics: real tales of deadly diseases tells the tale of five of history's most critical contagions and the havoc these diseases wreaked across the globe, including the bubonic plague, yellow fever, smallpox, Spanish influenza, and AIDS. This nonfiction book for early middle schoolers whets their appetites for history by combining real-life horror stories with primary sources and rich language

Table Of Contents

Bloodthirsty bacteria and venomous viruses -- The great mortality: bubonic plague -- Secret weapon: smallpox in the New World -- Yellow fever threatens independence -- Deadly traveler: The Spanish flu -- The deadly mystery: AIDS -- Glossary -- Resources

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Epidemics and pandemicsReal tales of deadly diseases

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