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Fatal Fever

by Gail Jarrow
ebook
Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that recently gripped the entire world.

Meet Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary". Read how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary, and young readers will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to her and the innocent typhoid victims. The book includes a glossary, timeline, list of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims, further resource section, author's note, and source notes.
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Series: Deadly Diseases Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 1, 2014

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781629790602
  • File size: 44349 KB
  • Release date: October 1, 2014

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781629790602
  • File size: 44349 KB
  • Release date: October 1, 2014
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Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Health & Fitness History Juvenile Nonfiction Science

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:7.4
Lexile® Measure:1020
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:6-8

Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that recently gripped the entire world.

Meet Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary". Read how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary, and young readers will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to her and the innocent typhoid victims. The book includes a glossary, timeline, list of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims, further resource section, author's note, and source notes.
Expand title description text
Health & Fitness History Juvenile Nonfiction Science