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Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat
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Based on 687 Ratings and 194 Reviews

Book Description
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 healt... More
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PublisherCalkins Creek Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages192
ISBN-101590787323
ISBN-13978-1590787328
Publication Date04/01/2014
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About (Author) : Gail Jarrow (www.gailjarrow.com) writes nonfiction books and novels for children and young adults. Her books have earned YALSA Award Nominations for Excellence in Nonfiction, an Orbis Pictus recommend... more
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