Awards and HonorsThe Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young Readers SLJ’s Best Books of 2016, Nonfiction
New York Public Library 2016 50 Best Books for Teens, Nonfiction Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016, Teen
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books 2017
CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2017, 6–8
The Nonfiction Detectives, 2016 Best Nonfiction Books for Children
2016 Cybils Finalist, Middle Grade and Young Adult Nonfiction
In San Francisco in 1900, a man died of bubonic plague, initiating a battle between the public health officials who urged that serious measures be taken, and politicians who denied the plague’s presence. Frequently asked questions. Glossary. Time line. Further reading. Author’s note. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations.
Title alpha Bubonic Panic: When Plague Invaded America
Level History High
Pages Count 200
Genre Nonfiction
SRC Level 8.500000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 1000L
Trim Size 8" x 10"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-05-23
JLG Release Date Aug 2016
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
The past opens with a turn of the page in these fully-documented histories and compelling works of historical fiction. Experience the past frequently with the 12 books in this category.
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$259.20 per Year
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Diversity, Fiction, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, Realistic Fiction, History