Awards and HonorsThe Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young Readers<br>
<i>SLJ</i>’s Best Books of 2016, Nonfiction<br>
New York Public Library 2016 50 Best Books for Teens, Nonfiction<br>
<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Books of 2016, Teen<br>
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books 2017<br>
CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2017, 6–8<br>
The Nonfiction Detectives, 2016 Best Nonfiction Books for Children<br>
2016 Cybils Finalist, Middle Grade and Young Adult Nonfiction
In San Francisco in 1900, a man died of bubonic plague, initiating a battle between the public health officials who urged that serious measures be taken, and politicians who denied the plague’s presence. Frequently asked questions. Glossary. Time line. Further reading. Author’s note. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations.
The past opens with a turn of the page in these fully-documented histories and compelling works of historical fiction. Experience the past frequently with the 12 books in this category.
12 books per Year
$259.20 per Year
Interests
Diversity, Fiction, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, Realistic Fiction, History