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When Plague Strikes - by James Cross Giblin (Paperback) - 1 of 1

When Plague Strikes - by James Cross Giblin (Paperback)

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  • 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.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 9.0" x 5.9" Paperback
  • 224 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Health & Daily Living

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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. "School Library Journal" Best Books of 1995; ALA 1996 Best Books for Young Adults; ALA 1996 Notable Children's Books.



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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)
Notable Children's Books of 1996 (ALA)



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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)
Notable Children's Books of 1996 (ALA)



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"A highly informative, engrossing work."--" Kirkus Reviews"
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Health & Daily Living
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Format: Paperback
Author: James Cross Giblin
Language: English
Street Date: April 11, 1997
TCIN: 54270118
UPC: 9780064461955
Item Number (DPCI): 248-42-2444
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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