The poison eaters: fighting danger and fraud in our food and drugs
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane, [2019].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
157 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure:
1020L
Status:
Description
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.
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.
Copies
Location
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Status
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Lac Courte Oreilles Adult Nonfiction
613 JAR
Available
Jan 14, 2020
Spooner Young Adult Nonfiction
YA 344.73 JAR
Available
Feb 9, 2024
Superior Adult Nonfiction
363.19 J29p
Available
Jun 3, 2020
Subjects
LC Subjects
Other Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1629794384, 9781629794389
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.7, 4 Points
Level 7.7, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
1020
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical resources (pages 144-148) and index.
Description
"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. Often products 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. 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"--Amazon.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Jarrow, G. (2019). The poison eaters: fighting danger and fraud in our food and drugs. First edition. New York, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. 2019. The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs. New York, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Jarrow, Gail, The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs. New York, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs. First edition. New York, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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