{"product_id":"the-patriots-and-the-pox-beth-anderson-9781662681240","title":"The Patriots and the Pox: George Washington's Battle to Save the Continental Army","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 7-10 reveals the true story of General George Washington's brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e1775 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeneral George Washington and his ragtag army are preparing to battle the powerful British military when the first attack comes-- from an enemy that is invisible and deadly--smallpox! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe disease wreaks havoc on his troops, foils his plans, and threatens to extinguish hope for independence. Desperate to get smallpox under control, Washington faces an agonizing decision--one that could either destroy his army or save it. He knew what he had to do, but how? The fate of a nation was on the line. Here is a new look at a founding father that uniquely shows why vaccines remain important today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beth Anderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1662681240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781662681240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Calkins Creek Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 84","brand":"Beth Anderson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48242081988863,"sku":"9781662681240","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0c73c090-7aac-4072-839e-4ef943cb4d68.jpg?v=1772657415","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-patriots-and-the-pox-beth-anderson-9781662681240","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}