| The Salem Witch Trials: Mass Hysteria and Many Lives Lost Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543542018 ISBN-13: 9781543542011 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States |
| Dewey: 133.430 |
| LCCN: 2018036899 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Series: Tangled History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.1" W x 7.3" (0.35 lbs) 112 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 500268 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the most notorious moments in American history - the Salem Witch Trials. In the spring of 1692, girls in Salem, Massachusetts, accused several local women of witchcraft. The events that followed were marked by mass hysteria and religious extremism and ultimately led to trials, convictions, executions, and many more accusals. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What's Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. |