{"product_id":"witches-and-magic-louise-a-spilsbury-9781918709247","title":"Witches and Magic: Investigating History's Mysteries","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAcross history, people have told stories about witches. \u003cem\u003eWitches and Magic\u003c\/em\u003e explores these tales through global traditions and real historical accounts.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Readers learn about ancient healers, Greek enchantresses, Roman owl witches, and Aztec vampire witches who were said to transform into animals at night. The book examines Hopi and Nyakyusa beliefs, Japanese mountain witches, Swedish Easter traditions, and terrifying figures such as boo hags and skinwalkers. It also investigates well known cases, including Mother Shipton, Marie Laveau, and the Bell Witch, and explains how fear and misunderstanding led to witch hunts and trials in Europe and North America. The final chapter looks at modern witchcraft and Wiccan practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for middle school readers, the book uses clear explanations and high interest stories to support critical thinking about folklore, cultural beliefs, and the ways people have tried to understand strange or frightening events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Louise A. Spilsbury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1918709246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781918709247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cheriton Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Louise A. Spilsbury","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665699180799,"sku":"9781918709247","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/witches-and-magic-louise-a-spilsbury-9781918709247","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}