<b>Myths Lies Secrets Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of <i>I Survived </i> and Nathan Hale's <i>Hazardous Tales</i>.</b> <p/>During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?<br>WRONG Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all <p/>With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19. <p/>Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history Don't miss History Smashers: <i>The Mayflower</i>, <i>Women's Right to Vote</i>, <i>Pearl Harbor</i>, <i>Titanic</i>, and <i>American Revolution</i>.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Kate Messner<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/05/2021<br><b>Pages:</b> 240<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.53lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.69h x 5.31w x 0.51d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780593120408<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like <i>Over and Under the Snow;</i> novels, like <i>Breakout</i> and <i>Chirp;</i> the Fergus and Zeke easy reader