Measles

by Maxine Rosaler

Until the 196s, measles was a fact of life in the United States and the developed world. Each year, about half a million people—mostly children—would come down with symptoms that were no worse than a bad cold, except for a rash that spread over the body. Most thought it was harmless, but each year, a small percentage of those that got it died. A look into its history shows that measles has been one of history’s deadliest killers, virtually wiping out entire Native American populations in colonial America. Since a vaccine was developed, the number of measles cases each year has become a fraction of what it once was. This is the fascinating story of this once-feared disease—from its ancient origins to the discovery of a vaccine and near eradication.

64 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

"THE DEVIL ON TRIAL grew out of a belief that what is most gripping about history is the fact that it is a story of human beings in conflict," say authors Maxine Rosaler and Phillip Marguiles.

The co-authors of several books for young adults on subjects ranging from science to history, law, and warfare, Maxine Rosaler and Phillip Marguiles live in New York City.

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I typically don't like non-fiction, but this book was super beneficial for my research essay!