Uncovering the true story of America's first plague epidemic in 1900,
this book is perfect to share with young readers looking for a
historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that is
gripping the world today.
In March 1900, San Francisco's health department investigated a strange
and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague, one
of the world's deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible?
Acclaimed author and scientific expert Gail Jarrow brings the history of
a medical mystery to life in vivid and exciting detail for young
readers. She spotlights the public health doctors who desperately fought
to end it, the political leaders who tried to keep it hidden, and the
brave scientists who uncovered the plague's secrets. This title includes
photographs and drawings, a glossary, a timeline, further resources, an
author's note, and source notes.