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From New York Times Bestselling Author Lindsey Fitzharris, A Riveting Middle Grade Nonfiction Book About Diseases That Have Shaped The Course Of Human History.* ChockFull Of Awesomely Appalling Medical History. Shelf Awareness, Starred Review* Engaging, Informative, But Also Gross. School Library Journal, Starred Reviewschool Library Journal Best Book Of 2023Cybils 2023 Nonfiction Middle Grade Finalist2024 Best Stem Books Award From National Science Teaching Association2024 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mentionsmallpox! Rabies! Black Death! Throughout History Humankind Has Been Plagued By . . . Well, By Plagues. The Symptoms Of These Diseases Were GruesomeBut The Remedies Were Even Worse.Get To Know The Ickiest Illnesses That Have Infected Humans And Affected Civilizations Through The Ages. Each Chapter Explores The Story Of A Disease, Including The Scary Symptoms, Kooky Cures, And Brilliant Breakthroughs That It Spawned. Medical Historian And Bestselling Author Lindsey Fitzharris Lays Out The Facts With Her Trademark Wit, And Adrian Teal Adds Humor With Cartoons And Caricatures Drawn In Pitch Black And Blood Red. Diseases Covered In This Book Include Bubonic Plague, Smallpox, Rabies, Tuberculosis, Cholera, And Scurvy.Thanks To Centuries Of Sickness And A Host Of HistoryS Most Determined PlagueBusters, This Riveting Book Features Everything YouVe Ever Wanted To Know About The WorldS Deadliest Diseases.
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This book is packed with useful information about how history shaped modern medicine! I appreciated the effort put into research. Perfect for my book club discussions on health and history.
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Sofia Kim
Fascinating Read About Plague History
I bought 'Battles With History's Deadliest Diseases' for a history buff friend, and he loved it! The way it dives into how medicine evolved during plagues is so engaging. Definitely worth the read if you're curious about the past!
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Carlos Ruiz
Not Enough Depth
While the book is interesting, I found it skims too much on certain topics. I expected more in-depth analysis on certain diseases. Still, it’s decent for casual reading during downtime.
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Liam O'Reilly
Good Overview, But Limited
It's a good overview of historical diseases and treatments, but I was hoping for more personal stories. I enjoyed learning about the plagues, but it felt a bit impersonal at times. Still worth a read.
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Jason Patel
Dry in Some Parts
I thought the book would be more engaging, but some sections felt a bit dry. The historical context is valuable, yet it could use more exciting narratives to keep the reader hooked. Not bad, but could be better.
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