The extraordinary history of witches / Hazel Atkinson ; illustrated by Camelia Pham ; consultant, Professor Diane Purkiss.
"Journey around the world and discover myths created by vivid imaginations, as well as real women accused of practicing sorcery. From the ancient origins of magic and unfair witch trials throughout the ages, to the people who call themselves witches today, everything you thought you knew about witchcraft is about to change. So gather your fellow sorcerers, grab your spell book, and fly the night on a journey into the extraordinary history of withces..."-- Page 4 of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780241721285
- ISBN: 0241721288
- ISBN: 9780593965511
- ISBN: 0593965515
- Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Defining witches -- Ancient origins -- Religion, myths, and magic -- A world of new ideas -- A new age.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 08 to 12.
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- Subject:
- Magic > History > Juvenile literature.
Witchcraft > History > Juvenile literature.
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- Informational works.
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- 9 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV 133.43 ATK (Text) | 37810438166018 | Juvenile Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Bordeaux Library | J133.43 ATK (Text) | 31781069170643 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | J133.43 A 2025 (Text) | 0112523594838 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
| Henderson Main Branch | J133.43 A (Text) | 33258010555511 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | J133.43 ATK (Text) | 31781069170668 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hudson (Fontana) | J133.43 ATK (Text) | 39493108876592 | Stacks | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | J133.43 A (Text) | 39493110644079 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| North Regional Library | J133.43 ATK (Text) | 31781069170650 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pack Memorial Library | j133.4309 ATK (Text) | 0020513923597 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | J 133.4309 Atkinson (Text) | 38955500200796 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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"Journey around the world and discover myths created by vivid imaginations, as well as real women accused of practicing sorcery. From the ancient origins of magic and unfair witch trials throughout the ages, to the people who call themselves witches today, everything you thought you knew about witchcraft is about to change. So gather your fellow sorcerers, grab your spell book, and fly the night on a journey into the extraordinary history of withces..."--
