A Primary Source Investigation of the Salem Witch Trials

Uncovering American History

This detailed volume tells the dark story of the Salem witchcraft trials with a lively narrative and primary source documents, such as transcripts and letters, that highlight the tales and voices of both the victims and the perpetrators. Readers will learn about the harsh living conditions as well as the religious and social views of the day and how they influenced society's reactions to the unknown and difficult (or impossible) to explain. This text also meets the Common Core standards for history and social studies, such as evaluating various explanations for actions or events and determining which explanation best accords with textual evidence.

Library Bound Book List: $36.13 / S&L: $27.10
eBook List: $36.13 / S&L: $27.10

Reading Level: 5-6

Interest Level: 5-8

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4994-3513-9
Author : Zoe Lowery, Jennifer MacBain-Stephens
Copyright : 2016
Language : English
Category : Social Studies, American History
Pages : 64
Trim : 6 1/2" x 9 1/8"
Dewey : 345.744
Subject : Social Studies, American History
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF030000
Timelines • Bibliography • Glossary • Index • Web Sites • Sidebars • Black and White Photographs • Primary Sources • For Further Information Section • Detailed Table of Contents

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