History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics by Kate Messner, published by Random House Children’s Books on October 5, 2021, is a 240-page exploration of historical pandemics. This book uncovers the hidden truths behind significant outbreaks, from the Black Death to COVID-19, challenging common misconceptions and myths associated with these events.
Readers will find a blend of engaging sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels that present a factual narrative about various diseases, including the bubonic plague, cholera, and influenza. This edition aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of health-related historical events, making it a valuable resource for those interested in juvenile nonfiction, history, and health topics.
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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.
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