Evidence!

How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of Cholera

Illustrated by Nik Henderson
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Hardcover
$19.99 US
| $26.99 CAN
On sale Aug 13, 2024 | 40 Pages | 9780593426814
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD690L | Fountas & Pinnell R
The incredible true story of the doctor who traced London's cholera outbreak to a single water pump, and went on to save countless lives through his groundbreaking research!

Dr. John Snow is one of the most influential doctors and researchers in Western medicine, but before he rose to fame, he was just a simple community doctor who wanted to solve a mystery.

In 19th century London, the spread of cholera was as unstoppable as it was deadly. Dr. Snow was determined to stop it, but he had a problem: His best theory of how the disease was spread flew in the face of popular opinion. He needed evidence, and he needed to find it fast, before more lives were lost.

Taking on the role of detective as well as doctor, Dr. Snow knocked on doors, asked questions and mapped out the data he'd collected. What he discovered would come to define the way we think about public health to this day.

This compelling nonfiction picture book is a timely reminder of the power of science to save lives.
★ "[An] enthralling 1854-set work focused on epidemiology, smartly pitched for younger audiences as an intriguing medical mystery." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "A page-turning medical mystery that makes a compelling case for following the facts." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A detective-like story with clues and red herrings give this appeal to science-minded mystery lovers." —The Bulletin
© Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon. View titles by Deborah Hopkinson

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The incredible true story of the doctor who traced London's cholera outbreak to a single water pump, and went on to save countless lives through his groundbreaking research!

Dr. John Snow is one of the most influential doctors and researchers in Western medicine, but before he rose to fame, he was just a simple community doctor who wanted to solve a mystery.

In 19th century London, the spread of cholera was as unstoppable as it was deadly. Dr. Snow was determined to stop it, but he had a problem: His best theory of how the disease was spread flew in the face of popular opinion. He needed evidence, and he needed to find it fast, before more lives were lost.

Taking on the role of detective as well as doctor, Dr. Snow knocked on doors, asked questions and mapped out the data he'd collected. What he discovered would come to define the way we think about public health to this day.

This compelling nonfiction picture book is a timely reminder of the power of science to save lives.

Reviews

★ "[An] enthralling 1854-set work focused on epidemiology, smartly pitched for younger audiences as an intriguing medical mystery." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "A page-turning medical mystery that makes a compelling case for following the facts." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A detective-like story with clues and red herrings give this appeal to science-minded mystery lovers." —The Bulletin

Author

© Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit's Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon. View titles by Deborah Hopkinson

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Educator Guide for Evidence!

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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