Here is an up close and detailed guide to the mysterious world of witches and wizards—who they are, and what they do. Stunning full-color photographs of magical tools, costumes, and magic-makers in action provide an unparalleled look into the rich legacy of complex practices that have existed in the world, and which, in some regions, are still very much alive today.
See a catalog of magical amulets and talismans, magic dolls from different cultures, and tools for divining and predicting the future. Learn some simple spells, how magic was practiced in ancient civilizations, and what cruel methods were used to punish witches in medieval times. Discover witches and wizards in mythology and the movies, magic-makers from other cultures around the world, the “craft” of present-day witches, and much, much more.---fro the publisher
64 pages 978-0789464804 Ages 8-12
Keywords: magic, witches, wizards, world history, cultures, information, customs and traditions, diversity, diverse books, multicultural, nonfiction, part of a series, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old
