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The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now (The Deadliest series)

Deborah Hopkinson

The book examines plagues and pandemics from the Middle Ages through the present, including the Black Plague and COVID-19. It considers how outbreaks began and how they affected the world. It also describes advances in science and medicine used to treat illnesses. A glossary, bibliography, and source notes provide additional reference material. Its account ranges from historical diseases to COVID-19.

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Themes
History · Medicine And Health · Science
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Published
October 5, 2021
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781338360226
Language
English
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