From the series Nightmare Plagues
The Flu of 1918
Reading Level Grades 4-5Interest Level Grades 4 – 9Copyright 2011
Reviewed
From the series Nightmare Plagues
Reading Level Grades 4-5Interest Level Grades 4 – 9Copyright 2011
ReviewedHow did a flu outbreak in Kansas eventually lead to the deaths of an estimated 50 to 100 million people all over the world? Readers will find out in The Flu of 1918: Millions Dead Worldwide!First-person accounts and dramatic photos bring to life the grim atmosphere of death and despair that followed this disease from an army camp in America to the battlefields of World War I in Europe and beyond. In 1918, the flu was not well understood and there were no medicines available to fight the pandemic. Since then, however, there have been tremendous advances in flu treatment and prevention. But could a deadly flu pandemic still break out today? InThe Flu of 1918: Millions Dead Worldwide!, kids will learn all about this devastating outbreak and how humankind responded. Along the way, they will learn what a virus is, how it spreads, and the ways doctors treat and prevent the flu. Most important, children learn how to avoid catching the flu in the first place!
Donald Jacobi was one of the fortunate who survived the flu epidemic of 1918. What was later recorded as a worldwide pandemic spread across the United States between September 14 and October 5. The Bubonic Plague, most widespread in Europe in the 1300s, struck again in Los Angeles in 1924 and as recently as 2007 in Arizona's Grand Canyon. Each text recounts all aspects of the disease from the inception and symptoms to the spread and effects, and the authors include personal stories and captioned factoids that captivate the reader. Based on what scientists learned from each past outbreak, new vaccines have been developed to prevent further outbreaks. Multicaptioned photos portray a realistic image of the people and the time. The text concludes with a section describing other famous occurrences and intriguing facts. Back matter includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.
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