Yellow Fever

by Holly Cefrey

Overview

Yellow fever is a deadly disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Repeated outbreaks of the fever in large American cities such as New Orleans and Memphis brought terror to the hearts of Americans in the late nineteenth century. This book explores the history of yellow fever epidemics and chronicles the brave efforts of doctors and scientists who risked their lives to find a cure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435888029
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/24/2009
Pages:	68
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.18(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Editorial Reviews

Book Review— "Thorough coverage of disease. Great historical, current, and look into future. Visuals match text. Excellent." - L. VandeHoef, LSE

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