<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><br><br>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!<br> <br>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.<br><br>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>.