Dive into history with the What Were the Salem Witch Trials by Joan Holub. This biography in the What Was. . . ? series brings Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 to life for children ages 8 to 12 years. Written simply for children, this book explains the Salem Witch Trials, from how it begin, through to it ending, with interesting information trickled through about Puritan life in early New England. This book offers several reasons as to what may have caused the strange behavior of the afflicted girls. Includes a timeline of events, a timeline of world events, maps, photographs and more.
