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History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Falynn Koch

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Falynn Koch

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Falynn Koch

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Falynn Koch

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Falynn Koch

By Kate Messner
Illustrated by Falynn Koch

By Kate Messner
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By Kate Messner
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Oct 05, 2021 | ISBN 9780593120408 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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May 17, 2022 | 183 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history’s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?
    WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later–and most doctors never wore anything like that at all!
     
    With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.

    About History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history’s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?
    WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later–and most doctors never wore anything like that at all!
     
    With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.

    About History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history’s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?
    WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later–and most doctors never wore anything like that at all!
     
    With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.

    About History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

    Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history’s pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.

    During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?
    WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later–and most doctors never wore anything like that at all!
     
    Acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.

    Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women’s Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.

    Listen to a sample from History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the… More about Kate Messner

    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the… More about Kate Messner

    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the… More about Kate Messner

    About Kate Messner

    Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the… More about Kate Messner

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 05, 2021 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120408

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $12.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 05, 2021 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120415

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 05, 2021 | 240 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593120422

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Wellness & Social Topics | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 17, 2022 | 183 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593584194

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