NONFICTION

Plague!

by John FARNDON
9781512415575. ea vol: illus. by Venitia Dean. 32p. (The Sickening History of Medicine). chron. glossary. index. Hungry Tomato. Apr. 2017. lib. ed. $26.65. pap. $7.99.
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Gr 3–6—Fans of gross-out reads won't be disappointed by this latest entry in the popular genre. Taking readers on a journey through history, this set explores the diseases that have plagued humanity for millennia as well as the quacks and so-called healers whose horrific "cures" were often more dangerous than the illnesses they were treating. Rather than a lengthy narrative where details can get lost, two to three bite-size kernels of information appear on each page, accompanied by catchy titles like "Stinky Streets" (Plague!) and "Sweet Pees" (Strange) that immediately capture readers' interest, encourage browsing, and lend a bit of humor to the subject. The accompanying cartoon illustrations complement the text by providing a bit of whimsy and visual interest to each entry.
VERDICT Reluctant readers, history enthusiasts, and trivia buffs are but a few of the kids who will enjoy the content in these repulsive reads.
Reviewed by Audrey Sumser , Apr 01, 2017

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