Very, Very, Very Dreadful: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918
by Albert Marrin
From National Book Award finalist Albert Marrin comes a fascinating look at the history... read more
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2018
Word Count 43,905
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1040L
- ATOS Reading Level: 8.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 196202
- Subject Headings
- Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919--Juvenile literature
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION--Health & Daily Living--Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
- Influenza--History--Juvenile literature
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION--Science & Nature--Biology
- Influenza--History
- Influenza Epidemic (1918-1919)
- Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction
- Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919
- Diseases
- Diseases--Juvenile literature
- Epidemics
- YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION--United States--History--20th Century
- Influenza
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
- Young Adult Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century
- Epidemics--Juvenile literature
- Young Adult Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Albert Marrin
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Jim Frangione
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Awards & Distinctions 3

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2020
World History & Culture Selection, 2019

Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2021
Commended, 2019

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2020
History Selection, 2018
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