History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Salem Witch Trials in the hit History Smashers nonfiction series. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.
In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women in Salem, Massachusetts were executed—burned at the stake. RIGHT?
WRONG! There was some serious witch worry, but no one in the United States was put on a pyre (though the truth isn't much better). And women weren’t the only ones caught in crossfire…maybe don’t read this one aloud to your dog.
What really happened? The truth is historians aren’t totally sure. But it is certain that religious beliefs, a changing world, and a few super nosy neighbors collided to spell disaster for one New England town. No joke!
| SKU | 144290 |
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| ISBN | 9780593705278 |
| Language | English |
| Lexile ® Measure | 1070L |
| Guided Reading Level | Y |
| Page Count | 224 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Nonfiction |
| Additional Contributor | Falynn Koch |
| Primary Contributor | Kate Messner |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |