| Ambushed!: The Assassination Plot Against President Garfield Contributor(s): Jarrow, Gail (Author) |
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ISBN: 1684378141 ISBN-13: 9781684378142 Publisher: Calkins Creek Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Presidents & First Families (u.s.) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 973.840 |
| Lexile Measure: 1020 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.3" W x 10.1" (2.40 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This thrilling title for young readers blends science, history, and medical mysteries to tell the story of the assassination and ultimately horrible death of President James Garfield. James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was assassinated when he was shot by Charles Guiteau in July 1881, less than four months after he was elected president. But Garfield didn't actually die until 80 days later. In this page-turner, award-winning author Gail Jarrow delves into the fascinating story of the relationship between Garfield and Guiteau, and relates the gruesome details of Garfield's slow and agonizing death. She reveals medical mistakes made in the aftermath of Garfield's assassination, including the faulty diagnoses and outdated treatments that led to the president's demise. This gripping blend of science, history, and mystery -- the latest title in the Medical Fiascoes series -- is nonfiction for kids at its best: exciting and relevant and packed with plenty of villains and horrifying facts. |