History Smashers

By Kate Messner, Falynn Koch (illustrator),

Book cover of History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

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Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?
WRONG! Those masks were from…

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1 author picked History Smashers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Caroline Fernandez Author Of History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
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I loved this middle-grade book about plagues! It was a page-turner with interesting facts, fun stories, and great illustrations. I also found the easy-to-read history gripping. This book would be a great addition to home and school libraries. It is not just a reference book; it is a great MG read!

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