American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the South
by Gail Jarrow • Part of the Medical Fiascoes Series
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- 5-12
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- Nonfiction
Year Published 2022
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1080L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
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- Subject Headings
- Public health--Southern States--History--20th century--Juvenile literature
- Hookworm disease--Southern States--Prevention--History--20th century--Juvenile literature
- Necator americanus--Southern States--Juvenile literature
- Public health--Southern States--History--19th century--Juvenile literature
- Hookworm disease--Southern States--Prevention--History--19th century--Juvenile literature
- Stiles, Charles Wardell, 1867-1941--Juvenile literature
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Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
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YALSA Nonfiction Award, 2010-2024
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Best STEM Books, 2017-2024
Selection, 2023
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CCBC Choices
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Teacher Favorites Award, 2015-2024
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SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
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