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Plague! : epidemics and scourages through the ages  Cover Image Book Book

Plague! : epidemics and scourages through the ages / by John Farndon ; illustrated by Venitia Dean.

Farndon, John, (author.). Dean, Venitia, 1976- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"This book explores some of history's most gruesome diseases. Readers will be enthralled by the history and science of terrible plagues and the bacteria, bugs, bad hygiene, and rats responsible."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 151241557X
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Hungry Tomato, [2017]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
"Epidemics and scourges through the ages"--Cover.
"Original edition copyright 2016 by Hungry Tomato Ltd."--Preliminary page.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction --The oldest killer -- Deadly blisters -- The black death -- The great plague -- The white plague -- The pox -- Napoleon's nightmare -- Cholera -- Yellow fever -- Spanish flu -- Terrible times -- Gruesome symptoms.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12.
Grades 4 to 6.
Subject: Epidemics > History > Juvenile literature.
Communicable diseases > History > Juvenile literature.
Black Death > History > Juvenile literature.
Tuberculosis > History > Juvenile literature.
Smallpox > History > Juvenile literature.
Typhus fever > History > Juvenile literature.
Cholera > History > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Hood River County Library J 616.009 FAR (Text) 33892100481440 Children's Non-Fiction Available -


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