num_pages: 200
description: A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for TeensIn March 1900 San Franciscos health department investigated a strange and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague one of the worlds deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible? Bubonic Panic tells the true story of Americas first plague epidemicthe 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 plagues secrets. Once again acclaimed author and scientific expert Gail Jarrow brings the history of a medical mystery to life in vivid and exciting detail for young readers. This title includes photographs and drawings a glossary a timeline further resources an authors note and source notes.
language: English
title: Bubonic Panic: When Plague Invaded America
publisher: Calkins Creek