Tackling the same twisted subject as Stacy Schiff's much-lauded book The Witches: Salem, 1692, this Sibert Honor book for young readers features unique scratchboard illustrations, chilling primary source material, and powerful narrative to tell the true tale.

In the little colonial town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, two girls began to twitch, mumble, and contort their bodies into strange shapes. The doctor tried every remedy, but...

Describes the contributions and techniques of American spies over the course of the past two centuries, recounting dramatic missions while profiling such historical figures as anti-slavery spy Elizabeth Van Lew and the "Choctaw code talkers."

Austin, a volunteer at a retirement home, finds a lost dog, Harvey, and, after hearing the residents of the home talk about their early days of hardship and loneliness, Austin feels empathy for Harvey and begins a search for his owner.

"Describes how electricity is conducted and follows its route from a power plant to the home. Includes glossary."--Provided by publisher.

Offers young readers information on toxic creatures that can harm or even kill with a bite or sting.

Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce.

Questions and answers explore the world of animals.

"In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered...

Chronicles how writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster created the character of Superman and, after being turned down by several editors, finally published their first comic book featuring the Man of Steel in 1938.

Presents an illustrated collection of nonsense verses by the English Victorian poet.