A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens In March 1900, San Francisco's health department investigated a strange and horrible death in Chinatown. A man had died of bubonic plague, one of the world's deadliest diseases. But how could that be possible? Bubonic Panic tells the true story of America's first plague epidemic--the 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 plague's 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 author's note, and source notes.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Best Children's Books of the Year category by the Kirkus Award. It was recognised by the Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books. It also was recognised in the Trade Books for Young People category by the National Council for Social Studies & Children's Book Council. It was recognised by the Nsta Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children. Also it was recognised in the Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award category by the California Reading Association. It was recognised by the Cooperative Children's Book Centre Choice Award. It was recognised in the Best of the Best category by the Chicago Public Library Awards. It was recognised in the Best Book of the Year category by the School Library Journal Awards.

There are 200 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Calkins Creek .

Gail Jarrow has written fourteen books for children and young adults. Her nonfiction books have received high acclaim, including, the ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers and the American Bookseller's "Pick of the Lists. " She lives in Ithaca, New York.