An account of the mysterious disease called pellagra that spread across the American South in the early 1900s that made people weak, disfigured, and insane and sometimes caused their deaths; and discusses how doctors and public health officials found the cause of the illness and stopped the epidemic.
Provides an overview of the search for Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary, who is thought to have caused the spread of typhoid fever, a disease spread by bacteria in food and water, in New York in 1909.
Chronicles the story of the early 1900s typhoid fever epidemic in New York, providing details as to how its infamous carrier was ultimately tracked down and stopped.
When Phyllis, the grandmother who has always taken care of her while her parents were at work, moves to Florida, eleven-year-old Libby finds it difficult to adjust to the changes in her daily life.
This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of hookworms, bloodsucking parasites that attack the intestines of several kinds of mammals, including humans, dogs, and cats.
When Phyllis, the grandmother who has always taken care of her while her parents were at work, moves to Florida, eleven-year-old Libby finds it difficult to adjust to the changes in her daily life.
Introduces the life and accomplishments of Harry Kellar, following his career from his early days as a magician's assistant to his own international stardom at the turn of the twentieth century, and discussing the science behind some of Kellar's tricks.
