Book
Plague-busters! : medicine's battles with history's deadliest diseases / by Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal ; illustrated by Adrian Teal.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781547606030
- ISBN: 1547606037
- Physical Description: 150 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Plague, or the black death -- Smallpox, or the speckled monster -- Rabies, or hydrophobia -- Tuberculosis, or consumption -- Cholera, or the blue death -- Scurvy, or the plague of the sea -- Afterword: a "Nobel" pursuit. |
| Summary, etc.: | "This book delves into several illnesses that have infected humans and affected civilizations. Each chapter explores the history of a specific disease, detailing the symptoms, cures, and medical breakthroughs that it spawned"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12 Bloomsbury Children's Books. Grades 4-6 Bloomsbury Children's Books. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Plague > History > Juvenile literature. Epidemics > History > Juvenile literature. Diseases and history > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Informational works. |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Salem Free Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Free Public Library | JNF 614.5732 FIT (Text) | 33640152656850 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
