Purple Death : The Mysterious Flu of 1918

by David Getz

Book Overview

The Spanish Flu was the worst epidemic in this country's history, and the search for its cause is still one of science's most urgent quests. In this riveting account, acclaimed nonfiction author David... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080505751X
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Ok, so I ordered this book because I'm an idiot and didn't read the product description and see that it was actually a children's book. But, that doesn't mean I didn't read it.... I actually loved the book. It's a quick read for an adult, but it's also a great book. The information is accurate and well written. It would be easy for a child that is interested in science or history to understand. So, if you're a middle school science teacher or history teacher this would be a great assignment for a book report.

Excellent children's book about 1918 Flu

I have a copy of this book in my library. It is an accurate and well written book that explains in detail the Pandemic Influenza that gripped our world in 1918-1919. If you purchase this book for a child, be aware of the nature of the topic presented. Between 20 million and 100 million people perished from the great Spanish Influenza. Since the book is simple to understand and easy to read, I strongly urge you buy copies for politicians at every level of government.

I hope it never ends

This is one of the books I took out of the library yesterday, and I am so glad I did! This book its one of the best medical books geared for children I have ever read! I wish for tw othings, one, it will never end, and two, that there were more books in this series of unknown viruses. Thanks fo r a great read!