Synopsis: Did the Black Death destroy the feudal system? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is yes. Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful ways. From influenza to small pox, from tuberculosis to yellow fever, Bryn Barnard describes the symptoms and paths of the world’s worst diseases–and how the epidemics they spawned have changed history forever. Highlighted with vivid and meticulously researched illustrations, Outbreak is a fascinating look at the hidden world of microbes–and how this world shapes human destiny every day. (from the inside of the book)
Review: This is a kids book - more accuratly, for grades 5-8. It's easy to read, well illistrated and somewhat sarcastic at points. I enjoyed reading. The information is interesting, relevant, well-organized and well-researched. The pictures might be a bit graphic for younger kids or the tender-hearted, but most kids will enjoy the maps, illistrations and charts. This is a great introduction to germs and their place in history.
Bookmarks: 8 of 10
Awards: None
Date Finished: 4-17-2011
Pages: 47
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