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Title details for The Poison Eaters by Gail Jarrow - Available

The Poison Eaters

by Gail Jarrow
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Washington Post Best Children's Book

Formaldehyde, borax, salicylic acid. Today, these chemicals are used in embalming fluids, cleaning supplies, and acne medications. But in 1900, they were routinely added to food that Americans ate from cans and jars.
In 1900, products often weren't safe because unregulated, unethical companies added these and other chemicals to trick consumers into buying spoiled food or harmful medicines. Chemist Harvey Washington Wiley recognized these dangers and began a relentless thirty-year campaign to ensure that consumers could purchase safe food and drugs, eventually leading to the creation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, a US governmental organization that now has a key role in addressing the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic gripping the world today. Acclaimed nonfiction and Sibert Honor winning author Gail Jarrow uncovers this intriguing history in her trademark style that makes the past enthrallingly relevant for today's young readers.

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    • Release date

      May 19, 2020

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      • Kindle Book

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        • ISBN: 9781684378951

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        • ISBN: 9781684378951
        • File size: 95336 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 7.7
      • Lexile® Measure: 1020
      • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
      • Text Difficulty: 6-8

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    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

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    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:7.7
    • Lexile® Measure:1020
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:6-8