Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat

One hundred years ago, a mysterious and alarming illness spread across America's South, striking tens of thousands of victims. No one knew what caused it or how to treat it. People were left weak, disfigured, insane, and in some cases, dead.

Award-winning science and history writer Gail Jarrow tracks this disease, commonly known as pellagra, and highlights how doctors, scientists, and public health officials finally defeated it. Illustrated with 100 archival photographs, Red Madness includes stories about real-life pellagra victims and accounts of scientific investigations. It concludes with a glossary, timeline, further resources, author's note, bibliography, and index. This book is perfect to share with young readers looking for a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that is gripping the world today.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Published: 04/01/2014
ISBN: 9781590787328
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.90d
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee
Award: Jefferson Cup - Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/17/2014
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 188
Booklist 04/01/2014 pg. 43
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2014
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2014 pg. 27
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 166188 / Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat
Reading Level: 7.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 5