Typhoid Fever: Dirty Food, Dirty Water!

by William Caper

In the summer of 1906, banker Charles Warren and his family rented a home in Oyster Bay, Long Island. They were hoping to have a relaxing vacation on the beach. Once in the house, however, their holiday soon turned into a nightmare. First, Warren's daughter came down with typhoid fever. Then five more people got sick. What started as a nice family get-away had turned into a disease-filled disaster How did the outbreak start? The owners of the house...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936088045
• ISBN13: 9781936088041
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9