Overview
The bubonic plague wreaked havoc in the fourteenth century. Learn about the germ that causes the illness, how fleas spread it, and how putting sailors in quarantine slowed the spread. Dive deep into the Deadly Diseases series—part of the UpDog Books collection. Discover what causes these illnesses, the symptoms behind them, and what is being done to stop the spread. At the end of the book, read two patients' symptoms and decide which one has the sickness.
Full Product Details
Author: Percy Leed
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.231kg
ISBN: 9781728428352
ISBN 10: 1728428351
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 01 August 2021
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children / Juvenile
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The timely topic of diseases, ranging from COVID-19 to malaria to the bubonic plague, is presented in this new series. Titles focus on the history, symptoms, and prevention of these very deadly illnesses from past and present. The text, written at a first grade reading level, uses a controlled vocabulary, and each book features four brief, readable chapters with one to two sentences per page. Engaging layouts feature photographs, primary source images, and microscopic views of disease causing germs, along with eye-catching graphics. Short prompts asks readers to identify which symptoms match which diseases, and suggestions for further exploration are provided. While this series only provides a broad overview, it does offer a solid introduction to a complicated and highly scientific topic in an approachable way for striving readers. VERDICT With increased curiosity around diseases and pandemics, this -hi-lo series is a recommended purchase for upper elementary collections. --School Library Journal -- (11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)
"""[A] solid introduction to a complicated and highly scientific topic in an approachable way for striving readers.""—School Library Journal"
The timely topic of diseases, ranging from COVID-19 to malaria to the bubonic plague, is presented in this new series. Titles focus on the history, symptoms, and prevention of these very deadly illnesses from past and present. The text, written at a first grade reading level, uses a controlled vocabulary, and each book features four brief, readable chapters with one to two sentences per page. Engaging layouts feature photographs, primary source images, and microscopic views of disease causing germs, along with eye-catching graphics. Short prompts asks readers to identify which symptoms match which diseases, and suggestions for further exploration are provided. While this series only provides a broad overview, it does offer a solid introduction to a complicated and highly scientific topic in an approachable way for striving readers. VERDICT With increased curiosity around diseases and pandemics, this -hi-lo series is a recommended purchase for upper elementary collections.--School Library Journal -- Journal (11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
