{"product_id":"fatal-fever-isbn-9781635925159","title":"Fatal Fever","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and \"Typhoid Mary\" in this book \u003cb\u003eperfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping the world today — including a NEW chapter!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engrossing story reveals the facts behind 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. Young readers will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to Mary and the innocent typhoid victims. The book includes a new chapter about the COVID-19 pandemic, a glossary, timeline, list of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims, further resource section, author's note, and source notes.\u003cb\u003eYALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Nominee \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCCB Blue Ribbon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCCBC Choices \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOYA Nonfiction Honor List \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eILA Best Science Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCybils 2015 Finalist for Elementary\/Middle Grade Nonfiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNerdy Book Club Awards for Nonfiction 2015\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest of History book 2015—The Nonfiction Detectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books, Best of the Best\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York State 2016 Summer Reading List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSC 2016 \u0026amp; 2017 Summer Reading Lists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorth Carolina School Library Media Association 2017-18 Battle of the Books List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Canyon Reader Award Nominee 2018—Arizona Library Assn     \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"The writing is lucid, well organized, and informative. The book's large format allows for excellent reproductions of the many period photos, prints, and documents. Readers who are curious about Typhoid Mary . . . will find this an absorbing account of what actually happened.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Jarrow follows Red Madness with a second captivating book in her planned trilogy on deadly diseases. . . . Replete with archival photos, this thorough account brings readers to the present day and modern medicine's fight against what is still a scourge in many countries.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A nonfiction page-turner relying upon extensive research and copious source notes, this is a fantastic addition to any library.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"An unusually attractive design incorporates many photographs, such artifacts as posters and cartoons, and sidebars. More than a chronological account, this exploration pays tribute to the power of public health measures and raises questions about the ethics of protecting the public by quarantining someone like Mallon, who sued for her freedom. A top-notch addition to the popular topic of deadly diseases.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eGail Jarrow's books have earned many awards, including the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, a Sibert Honor, Orbis Pictus Honor, YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM book, The Jefferson Cup Award, a Eureka! Gold Award, as well as Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Visit gailjarrow.com.","brand":"Calkins Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233164964069,"sku":"NP9781635925159","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781635925159_f1106c75-6cd0-4949-a742-b764111ac046.jpg?v=1767726763","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/fatal-fever-isbn-9781635925159","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}