Bubonic Plague

September 1, 2011
Grades 7-12 Part of Set 6 in the Essential Events series, each of these gripping titles tells a historical drama, often a catastrophe, and discusses the crucial political, social, and technical issues. The Bubonic Plague includes detailed science about the infection, its forms, and how exactly it spreads. Considering the devastating numbers killed by the Black Death, there is also social history to be told, including the mob violence and the search for scapegoats. The spacious series design is inviting, with many color illustrations and screens, and the extensive back matter includes a detailed time line, glossary, bibliography, and source notes.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)