Bubonic panic : when plague invaded America /

In March 1900, San Francisco's health department investigated a strange and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague, one of the world's deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible? Bubonic Panic tells the true story of America's first plague epidemic--the...

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Main Author: Jarrow, Gail (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2016]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:In March 1900, San Francisco's health department investigated a strange and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague, one of the world's deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible? Bubonic Panic tells the true story of America's first plague epidemic--the public health doctors who desperately fought to end it, the political leaders who tried to keep it hidden, and the brave scientists who uncovered the plague's secrets. Once again, acclaimed author and scientific expert Gail Jarrow brings the history of a medical mystery to life in vivid and exciting detail for young readers. This title includes photographs and drawings, a glossary, a timeline, further resources, an author's note, and source notes.--
Physical Description:197 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-192) and index.
ISBN:9781620917381
1620917386