An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793

An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 by Jim Murphy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Another very interesting book about a page in history that I didn't learn about in school, the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, which took place in that city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. I didn't know that President Washington actually left the city, and our new government almost ceased operating, because of this deadly plague. Great pictures, easy to read text, and some really gruesome facts make this a good read for middle-schoolers. This non-fiction book is a perfect companion for the historical fiction novel "Fever, 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson.



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10,000 Days of Thunder

10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War by Philip Caputo

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Excellent book on everything you wanted to know about the Vietnam War. Very readable text, with extra facts and great photographs. I was a young person when this war was being waged, but this book puts everything in perspective--the whys, hows, and who--along with the historical background. This is a perfect book for middle schoolers, and even adults who would like to know more about this era.



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