The Black Death

By Therese Harasymiw

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept around the globe, people have looked to the past for other examples of deadly disease outbreaks. In the mid-14th century, an outbreak of bubonic plague, or the "Black Death," killed more than 25 million Europeans within a five-year span. Through informative maps, critical-thinking questions, and in-depth sidebars, readers learn the similarities and the vast differences between the Black Death, the 2020 pandemic, and other disease outbreaks in history. Understanding past pandemics enables readers to keep a level head when evaluating current and future outbreaks, reducing panic and leading to positive, effective solutions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502660776
• ISBN13: 9781502660770
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.7" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10