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Title details for Fatal Fever by Gail Jarrow - Available

Fatal Fever

by Gail Jarrow
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Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that recently gripped the entire world.

Meet Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary". Read how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary, and young readers will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to her and the innocent typhoid victims. The book includes a glossary, timeline, list of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims, further resource section, author's note, and source notes.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Deadly Diseases

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 1, 2014

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781629790602
      • File size: 44349 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781629790602
      • File size: 44349 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.4
    • Lexile® Measure: 1020
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 6-8

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.4
  • Lexile® Measure:1020
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:6-8