Crabtree Chrome
1 primary work • 10 total works
Book 7
In 1692, hysteria led the Puritan townsfolk of Salem, Massachusetts, to accuse friends and neighbors of witchcraft. This book tells the unbelievable, yet true, story of how innocent people were jailed on the evidence of dreams and visions, and nineteen were hanged before the people of Salem were brought to their senses.
The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Why do people around the globe still study and perform his plays hundreds of years later? What is it that makes Shakespeare’s writing timeless? This entertaining title explores the life, work, and legacy of the Bard of Avon. Was he the greatest writer of all time—or much ado about nothing?
This amazing book describes the surprise air raid by Japan on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that shocked the United States into joining the war in Europe. This gripping account describes events leading up to the attack, the preparation made by the Japanese, and the chaos on the ground during the raid.
This fact-filled title profiles the celebrated heroes and unfortunate zeroes throughout Olympic history. Readers will learn about great athletic achievements and tales of scandal and dishonor.
True or false? In October 1871, a cow kicked a lantern over and sparked a fire that would destroy much of the city of Chicago. The cow tale is likely not the true story, but the damage and death toll of the Great Chicago Fire were very real. This engrossing book explores the causes of the fire, how it spread, and the aftermath of the blaze. It also explains how the mighty city was rebuilt to become one of the most architecturally diverse and original cities in the world.