{"product_id":"history-smashers-plagues-and-pandemics-9780593120408","title":"History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics","description":"\u003cb\u003eMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eI Survived!\u003c\/i\u003e and Nathan Hale's \u003ci\u003eHazardous Tales\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?\u003cbr\u003eWRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don't miss History Smashers: \u003ci\u003eThe Mayflower\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWomen's Right to Vote\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePearl Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmerican Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like \u003ci\u003eOver and Under the Snow;\u003c\/i\u003e novels, like \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChirp;\u003c\/i\u003e the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50594074788114,"sku":"9780593120408","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6c29f9ec-8092-4ec6-8182-5f25b7751e92.jpg?v=1751968850","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/history-smashers-plagues-and-pandemics-9780593120408","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}