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Bugged: How Insects Changed History Paperback – April 15, 2014

by Sarah Albee (Author), Robert Leighton (Illustrator)
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There are about ten quintillion insects in the world-and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways! For as long as humans have been on earth, we've co-existed with insects . . . for better or for worse. Once you begin to look at world history through fly-specked glasses, you begin to see the mark of these minute life forms at every turn. Beneficial bugs have built empires. Bad bugs have toppled them. Bugged is not your everyday history book. From the author and illustrator team behind kid-favorite Poop Happened! A History of the World from the Bottom Up, this combination of world history, social history, natural science, epidemiology, public health, conservation, and microbiology is told with fun and informative graphics and in an irreverent voice, making this one fun-to-read book.
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    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 1
  5. Lexile measure
    1150L
  6. Dimensions
    8.05 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Bloomsbury USA Childrens
  8. Publication date
    April 15, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    0802734227
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0802734228
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From the author and illustrator of Poop Happened! (2010) comes a compendium of facts about insects and their role in shaping civilization. Malaria, yellow fever, typhus, and the plague have all played pivotal roles in history—halting colonization and travel, felling armies, and even bringing entire empires to their bubo-covered knees—and all of them are transmitted by bugs. Albee opens with the many ways insects are helpful to humans (as a source of food, in medical research), but those niceties belie the grossness that follows. Starting with evidence of insect-borne diseases in the Bible and ending with contemporary research and efforts to curb major epidemics, Albee follows a mostly chronological order, regularly interrupted by sidebars with fascinating facts about individual insects, scientists and policy makers, medical practices and discoveries, and infectious diseases. Thankfully, Leighton’s mostly cartoon illustrations mean the visuals aren’t scarily gross. Though there are a few missteps—a warning about eating bugs found in the yard should really come before the recipe for chocolate-covered crickets—this engrossing volume is jam-packed with enticingly gruesome world history. Grades 5-8. --Sarah Hunter

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“This title is astonishing, disgusting, revolting, and ultimately fascinating, making it perfect for emerging entomologists, budding historians, reluctant readers, and gross-out junkies alike.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“Tailor-made for epidemiologists-in-the-making and connoisseurs of the gross.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“This engrossing volume is jam-packed with enticingly gruesome world history.” ―Booklist

“The breadth of information Albee covers speaks to the way that tugging on a tiny thread of history can yield a vast, multifaceted narrative.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Will appeal to middle school readers looking for all things gross, creepy, and surprisingly true... The facts are presented in a way that is engaging enough to keep reluctant readers turning the pages.” ―Library Media Connection

“Readers who enjoy all things gross will find this foray into fecal history most appealing.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Poop Happened!

“By bringing history alive, this captivating work is without a doubt an essential purchase.” ―School Library Journal on Poop Happened!

“The lively, browsable format and irreverent tone will keep the interest of kids who ordinarily might balk at historical exploration.” ―BCCB on Poop Happened!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury USA Childrens (April 15, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802734227
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802734228
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1150L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.05 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Sarah Albee

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Sarah Albee is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 books for kids, ranging from preschool through middle grade. Recent nonfiction titles have been Junior Library Guild, Bank Street College of Education Best Books, and Notable Social Studies Trade Books selections, as well as winners of Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Awards. She especially loves writing about topics where history and science connect.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Sarah worked at Children’s Television Workshop (producers of Sesame Street) for nine years. She played basketball in college, and then a year of semi-professional women’s basketball in Cairo, Egypt.

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Maria Ordish
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your library!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
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My 9 year-old son LOVES this book...and I have to say...even though I don't like bugs...I DO TOO! He is learning far more than just bugs and diseases...social studies...vocabulary...history...even recipes! :) Sarah is a master storyteller. So...that means this is fun fun fun to read. No dry non-fiction to be found here!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buggy Good
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014
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Interesting, funny, and deliciously gross, this book is a bug’s eye view of human history. I especially love the section titles like “Evil Weevil,” “Of Lice and Men,” and “Global Swarming.” What a great way to give kids a healthy dose of world history with some buggy facts on top. I can see this being a big hit with kids who like to be icked-out (i.e. boys).
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Glittergirl
4.0 out of 5 stars 9 year old loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2014
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This is perfect for 9 year olds who delight in grossing out either their mom or younger sisters - which is why I bought it. The layout of the book is busy with all kinds of sidebars and footnotes and warnings not to read this thing or that because it might be disturbing. Of course what 9 year old worth their shorts is going to resist that kind of thing? I was disappointed that the book was not in color. Everything is done is a purple text and all the illustrations are that same purple. That's just me though. The 9 year old is hoping I'll buy the companion book, "Pooped" next.
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Mary Jane Mikuriya
5.0 out of 5 stars Another way to look at History
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014
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Written for those of us young and older who are interested in seeing how culture, the times and science or lack of it can change history. Written in an interesting factual style with illustrations about the power of viruses, insects and environment over our lives - to save us or kill millions. Great gift .Good basis for conversation
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bugs & History
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2014
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My grandson loved the book- was right at his level to understand - and for me - didn't talk down. Interesting book - to find out how the bugs affected people made my skin feel like I had creepy crawlies on me, lol. All in all, a very good book.
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Nancy Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Important Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2014
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What is more important for a child growing up than to develop a positive attitude about and fascination for Natural History..

"Bugged," an extremely well researched and beautifully presented history of insects helps to do this.
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fred
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
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Bought as a gift for my grandson, who loves all creatures big and small. He loves this book.
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Bill Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Middle school science teachers take note!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2014
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You'll want to pepper your lectures or group work with these gems. The information herein is especially good for multidisciplinary lessons that incorporate history, geography, etc.
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