Outbreak! Plagues That Changed History

A fascinating look at the hidden world of microbes–and how this world shapes human destiny every day–filled with maps, charts, a glossary, and detailed full-color art.

“An engrossing introduction for young adult readers to the chillingly topical subject of man vs. microbe.” -The Wall Street Journal

Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questio…