trials (witchcraft)

"Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history - brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of the Salem Witch Hunt.

"Would you have survived the Salem witch trials? Make decisions and tally your score to find out"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the different explantions that have evolved over the years about the causes of the Salem Witch Trials, discussing the possibility of hysteria brought on by egot poisoning or encephalitis, but focuses on the possibility of more than one factor at the time, including the war in Maine, political power struggles and more.

"In the late 17th century, the Salem Witch Trials led to the executions of 20 innocent people. Many explanations have been given for this tragedy, but there is no single reason it occurred. Instead, multiple factors converged to create a vortex of fear, suspicion, anger, and political tension--the perfect atmosphere to support the suspension of common sense. Readers discover . . . details about this . . . time in American history. The dangers of leveling accusations without proof and succumbing to panic are discussed in this . . . text, which is supplemented with a fact-filled timeline, annotated quotes, discussion questions, and primary sources"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the events that transpired in seventeenth-century colonial Massachusetts, when a group of young girls accused several townspeople of witchcraft.

Presents the text of the Arthur Miller play about the hysteria that gripped Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 after a vengeful teenager leveled an accusation of witchcraft against her employer.

Presents the events of the Salem witch trials from three different perspectives, a minister, an accused witch, and the accuser.

"The story of a young Puritan woman who marries the wrong man and soon finds herself caught up in the violence and hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials"--Provided by publisher.