What's a Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered the way people participate in society. Some of these changes are temporary, while others may end up being permanent. While children have certainly heard the word, they may struggle to understand exactly how apandemic affects them specifically as well as society at large. The engaging main text, enhanced with full-color photographs and informative fact boxes, break down the complex issues surrounding pandemics. A list of age-appropriate ways to get involved give young readers a sense of agency to combat feelings of helplessness that often accompany major world events--