Bibliograph

When plague strikes, the Black Death, smallpox, AIDS, by James Cross Giblin ; woodcuts by David Frampton

Type

Label

When plague strikes, the Black Death, smallpox, AIDS, by James Cross Giblin ; woodcuts by David Frampton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-204) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

When plague strikes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

31516599

Responsibility statement

by James Cross Giblin ; woodcuts by David Frampton

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, UG, 9.8, 7.0, 11849

Sub title

the Black Death, smallpox, AIDS

Summary

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." School Library Journal

Table Of Contents

Black death -- Out of the east -- Between two raging fires -- Looking for scapegoats -- Changed world -- Plague returns -- Smallpox -- Mysterious death of a pharaoh -- Smallpox conquers the new world -- Inoculation: Godsend or dangers -- Dr. Jenner's marvelous vaccine -- End of smallpox -- Mysterious new disease -- Frustrations and fears -- One mystery is solved -- Actor named Rock -- Normal happy teenager -- Losses and memorials -- No end in sight

Target audience

juvenile

Classification