Ambushed!: The Assassination Plot Against President Garfield (Medical Fiascoes)

By: Gail Jarrow

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Synopsis: 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 She reveals medical mistakes made in the aftermath of Garfield's assassination, including the faulty diagnoses and outdated treatments that led to the president's demise.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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 240 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781635924633
Related ISBNs:: 9781684378142
Publisher:: Astra Publishing House
Date of Addition:: 10/12/21
Copyrighted By:: Gail Jarrow
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Health, Mind and Body, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade
Reading Age:: 10–14
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.