by James Cross Giblin (Author), David Frampton (Illustrator)
Compassionate and arresting, this exploration of three major diseases that have changed the course of history--the bubonic plague, smallpox, and AIDS--chronicles their fearsome death toll, their lasting social, economic, and political implications, and how medical knowledge and treatments have advanced as a result of the crises they have occasioned. "A book that would serve well for reports, but it is also a fascinating read."--SLJ.
Best Books of 1995 (SLJ)
Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies 1996 (NCSS/CBC)
1995 Young Adult Editors' Choices (BL)
1995 Top of the List Non Fiction (BL)
1996 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)
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Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 11, 1997
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 9.8
Point Value: 7