  | Full Text Reviews: School Library Journal - 04/01/2017 Gr 3–6—Fans of gross-out reads won't be disappointed by this latest entry in the popular genre. Taking readers on a journey through history, this set explores the diseases that have plagued humanity for millennia as well as the quacks and so-called healers whose horrific "cures" were often more dangerous than the illnesses they were treating. Rather than a lengthy narrative where details can get lost, two to three bite-size kernels of information appear on each page, accompanied by catchy titles like "Stinky Streets" (Plague!) and "Sweet Pees" (Strange) that immediately capture readers' interest, encourage browsing, and lend a bit of humor to the subject. The accompanying cartoon illustrations complement the text by providing a bit of whimsy and visual interest to each entry. VERDICT Reluctant readers, history enthusiasts, and trivia buffs are but a few of the kids who will enjoy the content in these repulsive reads. - Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Loading...
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