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When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS

3.5/5 ( ratings)

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
Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies 1996
1995 Young Adult Editors’ Choices
1995 Top of the List Non Fiction
1996 Best Books for Young Adults
Notable Children’s Books of 1996

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: April 11, 1997

ISBN: 0064461955

ISBN 13: 9780064461955

When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS

3.5/5 ( ratings)

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
Notable Children's Trade Books in Social Studies 1996
1995 Young Adult Editors’ Choices
1995 Top of the List Non Fiction
1996 Best Books for Young Adults
Notable Children’s Books of 1996

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release: April 11, 1997

ISBN: 0064461955

ISBN 13: 9780064461955

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