History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

By Kate Messner

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059312040X
• ISBN13: 9780593120408
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7