Bubonic Plague: The Black Death

by Percy Leed

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728431222
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Deadly Diseases (UpDog Books T)
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	360L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Plague! 4

Plague in the Past 11

Up Close 12

Plague Today 18

Doctor You! 21

Glossary 22

Check It Out! 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

"[A] solid introduction to a complicated and highly scientific topic in an approachable way for striving readers."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2021

Gr 3–6—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