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True Stories of Crimes from the District Attorney's Office (Illustrated)

by Arthur Train ...

The narratives composing this book are literally true stories of crime.In a majority of the cases the author conducted the prosecutionshimself, and therefore may claim to have a personal knowledge ofthat whereof he speaks. While no confidence has been abused, noessential facts have been omitted, distorted, or colored, and theaccounts themselves, being all matters of public record, may beeasily ... Read more

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The narratives composing this book are literally true stories of crime.In a majority of the cases the author conducted the prosecutionshimself, and therefore may claim to have a personal knowledge ofthat whereof he speaks. While no confidence has been abused, noessential facts have been omitted, distorted, or colored, and theaccounts themselves, being all matters of public record, may beeasily
... Read more
The Mona Lisa Vanishes

A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

by Nicholas Day ...

Illustrated by Brett Helquist ...

**“The tale of a stunning art heist with a contagious love of stranger-than-fiction true stories!”—Steve Sheinkin, Newbery Honor–winning author of BombThe true story of how Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece became the most famous painting in the world after being stolen from the Louvre, written as a “witty thriller” (The New York Times) and featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout.SIBERT ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

**“The tale of a stunning art heist with a contagious love of stranger-than-fiction true stories!”—Steve Sheinkin, Newbery Honor–winning author of BombThe true story of how Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece became the most famous painting in the world after being stolen from the Louvre, written as a “witty thriller” (The New York Times) and featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout.SIBERT
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Who Killed My Daughter?

The Startling True Story of a Mother's Search for Her Daughter's Murderer

by Lois Duncan ...

On July 16, 1989, Lois Duncan’s daughter was chased down and shot to death in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After the police abandoned all leads, Duncan refused to give up her search for the truth.In this tragic memoir and investigation, Lois Duncan searches for clues to the murder of her youngest child, eighteen-year-old Kaitlyn Arquette. Duncan begins to suspect that the official police investigation ... Read more

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On July 16, 1989, Lois Duncan’s daughter was chased down and shot to death in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After the police abandoned all leads, Duncan refused to give up her search for the truth.In this tragic memoir and investigation, Lois Duncan searches for clues to the murder of her youngest child, eighteen-year-old Kaitlyn Arquette. Duncan begins to suspect that the official police investigation
... Read more
Killers of the Flower Moon: Adapted for Young Readers

The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

by David Grann ...

A young reader edition of the New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist about one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes, the Reign of Terror against the Osage people.In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, ... Read more

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A young reader edition of the New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist about one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes, the Reign of Terror against the Osage people.In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions,
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The Borden Murders

Lizzie Borden and the Trial of the Century

by Sarah Miller ...

With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie Borden is compulsively readable and perfect for the Common Core.Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.In a compelling, linear narrative, Miller takes readers along as she investigates a brutal crime: the August 4, 1892, murders of ... Read more

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With murder, court battles, and sensational newspaper headlines, the story of Lizzie Borden is compulsively readable and perfect for the Common Core.Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.In a compelling, linear narrative, Miller takes readers along as she investigates a brutal crime: the August 4, 1892, murders of
... Read more
Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition

The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

by Irin Carmon, Shana Knizhnik ...

"A tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that does more than catalog her achievements; it conveys her spirit, one that will leave readers in awe."*This New York Times bestselling version of the acclaimed biography Notorious RBG is an excellent way to share with middle grade readers just why Justice Ginsburg was such a powerful role model. Thisentertaining and insightful full-color 200-page young ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"A tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that does more than catalog her achievements; it conveys her spirit, one that will leave readers in awe."*This New York Times bestselling version of the acclaimed biography Notorious RBG is an excellent way to share with middle grade readers just why Justice Ginsburg was such a powerful role model. Thisentertaining and insightful full-color 200-page young
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Stupid Criminals

by Virginia Loh-Hagan ...

Series series Stranger Than Fiction
Take a look at the world's stupidest criminals--from the banana gunman to the market bandits. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' ... Read more

$33.02 CAD

Take a look at the world's stupidest criminals--from the banana gunman to the market bandits. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers'
... Read more
What Is the Declaration of Independence?

by Michael C. Harris, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Jerry Hoare ...

Series series What Was?
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Step back in time to the creation of America’s founding document with this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250th anniversary!On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously well into the night. He was drafting the Declaration of ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Step back in time to the creation of America’s founding document with this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250th anniversary!On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously well into the night. He was drafting the Declaration of
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That’s Not Fair!

Getting to Know Your Rights and Freedoms

by Danielle S. McLaughlin ...

Illustrated by Dharmali Patel ...

Series series CitizenKid
There are lots of rules we all need to follow, from the dress code at school, respecting someone’s privacy, to turning your light off at bedtime. In six entertaining stories, Mayor Moe and City Council grapple with the task of making rules to keep their city safe, prosperous and fair. Not an easy job, since citizens come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and have different thoughts and beliefs ... Read more

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There are lots of rules we all need to follow, from the dress code at school, respecting someone’s privacy, to turning your light off at bedtime. In six entertaining stories, Mayor Moe and City Council grapple with the task of making rules to keep their city safe, prosperous and fair. Not an easy job, since citizens come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and have different thoughts and beliefs
... Read more
Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus)

by Steve Sheinkin ...

A true crime thriller -- the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. Reissued in Scholastic Focus, with an exciting new cover.The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ... Read more

$8.63 CAD

A true crime thriller -- the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. Reissued in Scholastic Focus, with an exciting new cover.The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting
... Read more
DK Readers L3: Spies!

by Richard Platt ...

Series Book 3 - DK Readers
Explore the history of espionage with the DK Reader Spies! Meet the famous and the infamous - the agents and the double agents. Infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB and follow the evolution of the tools of the trade, including industrial spying and computer hackers.Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Explore the history of espionage with the DK Reader Spies! Meet the famous and the infamous - the agents and the double agents. Infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB and follow the evolution of the tools of the trade, including industrial spying and computer hackers.Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long
... Read more
World's Scariest Prisons

by Emma Carlson Berne ...

Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs!World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar ... Read more

$7.82 CAD

Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs!World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar
... Read more
Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

by Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Jake Murray ...

Series series Who Was?
You've probably seen her on T-shirts, mugs, and even tattoos. Now that famous face graces the cover of this Who Was? book.Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker always spoke her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did. She gained attention for ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

You've probably seen her on T-shirts, mugs, and even tattoos. Now that famous face graces the cover of this Who Was? book.Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker always spoke her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did. She gained attention for
... Read more
Caught!

Nabbing History's Most Wanted

by Georgia Bragg ...

Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley ...

A humorous look at how famous people got caught, including Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Al Capone, and more! From the award-winning team that brought you How They Croaked and How They Choked.Outlaw, assassin, art thief, and spy, these fourteen troublemakers and crooks--including Blackbeard the pirate, Typhoid Mary, and gangster Al Capone--have given the good guys a run for their money throughout the ... Read more

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A humorous look at how famous people got caught, including Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Al Capone, and more! From the award-winning team that brought you How They Croaked and How They Choked.Outlaw, assassin, art thief, and spy, these fourteen troublemakers and crooks--including Blackbeard the pirate, Typhoid Mary, and gangster Al Capone--have given the good guys a run for their money throughout the
... Read more
Lincoln's Spymaster: Allan Pinkerton, America's First Private Eye

by Samantha Seiple ...

From Samantha Seiple, the award winning author of Ghosts in the Fog, comes the first book for young adults to tell the story of Allan Pinkerton, America's first private eye.Lincoln's Spymaster tells the dangerous and action-packed adventures of Allan Pinkerton, America's first private eye and Lincoln's most trusted spymaster.Pinkerton was just a poor immigrant barrel-maker in Illinois when he ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

From Samantha Seiple, the award winning author of Ghosts in the Fog, comes the first book for young adults to tell the story of Allan Pinkerton, America's first private eye.Lincoln's Spymaster tells the dangerous and action-packed adventures of Allan Pinkerton, America's first private eye and Lincoln's most trusted spymaster.Pinkerton was just a poor immigrant barrel-maker in Illinois when he
... Read more
Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids

Hijinks, Heists, Mysteries, and More

by Rebecca Valley ...

Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids.True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense—even for kids who love spooky books and movies. Curious Cases: ... Read more

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Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids.True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense—even for kids who love spooky books and movies. Curious Cases:
... Read more
Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold

by Jean Fritz ...

Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He was obsessed with being the leader and the hero in every battle, and he never wanted to surrender. He even killed his own horse once rather than give it to the enemy.Where did the extremism lead Arnold ... Read more

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Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He was obsessed with being the leader and the hero in every battle, and he never wanted to surrender. He even killed his own horse once rather than give it to the enemy.Where did the extremism lead Arnold
... Read more
Al Capone: Dangerous Existence - Biography 7th Grade | Children's Biography Books

by Baby Professor ...

Al Capone was a criminal but he was once loved by his community. Apparently, he is said to have lived the life of Robin Hood, in the sense that he was generous to the poor. Was that truth or fiction? Maybe reading about his life will help us realize if there’s any truth to the stories or not. Grab a copy of this book today! ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

Al Capone was a criminal but he was once loved by his community. Apparently, he is said to have lived the life of Robin Hood, in the sense that he was generous to the poor. Was that truth or fiction? Maybe reading about his life will help us realize if there’s any truth to the stories or not. Grab a copy of this book today!
... Read more
Understanding Freedom of the Press

by Gina Hagler ...

Series series Personal Freedom & Civic Duty
Among other freedoms, the First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees a free press. This enlightening book examines the origins of freedom of the press in America and traces many of the important court battles that helped define that freedom. Further, the author explores the continuing evolution of the media today, including the ways in which technology may be changing the meaning of a free ... Read more

$33.74 CAD

Among other freedoms, the First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees a free press. This enlightening book examines the origins of freedom of the press in America and traces many of the important court battles that helped define that freedom. Further, the author explores the continuing evolution of the media today, including the ways in which technology may be changing the meaning of a free
... Read more
The Law and Your Family

Your Legal Rights

by G. S. Prentzas ...

Series series Know Your Rights
Legal recourse often seems like a last resort, especially when navigating the delicate business of family and domestic issues. However, by understanding the basics of family law, individuals may be able to prevent domestic issues from escalating, more easily manage those that do, and even find ways to facilitate major life milestones, such as marriage and childbirth. This essential volume ... Read more

$30.77 CAD

Legal recourse often seems like a last resort, especially when navigating the delicate business of family and domestic issues. However, by understanding the basics of family law, individuals may be able to prevent domestic issues from escalating, more easily manage those that do, and even find ways to facilitate major life milestones, such as marriage and childbirth. This essential volume
... Read more
Misdemeanor Prosecution

Your Legal Rights

by Carla Mooney ...

Series series Know Your Rights
Far too often, teens find themselves caught up in the legal system over actions that didn’t seem like a big deal at the time. Unforeseen consequences of small pranks, petty theft, public drinking or urination, simple assault, and trespassing can become too overwhelming for somebody without legal experience, resources, or know-how. This simple guide defines misdemeanors and minor offenses, explains ... Read more

$30.77 CAD

Far too often, teens find themselves caught up in the legal system over actions that didn’t seem like a big deal at the time. Unforeseen consequences of small pranks, petty theft, public drinking or urination, simple assault, and trespassing can become too overwhelming for somebody without legal experience, resources, or know-how. This simple guide defines misdemeanors and minor offenses, explains
... Read more
Understanding the Rights of the Accused

by Nancy Jessica Holmes, Catherine Ramen ...

Series series Personal Freedom & Civic Duty
The Sixth Amendment was not generated and ratified in a day. The process took many years, starting with the Bill of Rights and ending with how it applies today. This guide to the rights of the accused discusses the history of this important right, the court cases that shaped it, the historical figures who gave it prominence, and those who it has affected. ... Read more

$33.74 CAD

The Sixth Amendment was not generated and ratified in a day. The process took many years, starting with the Bill of Rights and ending with how it applies today. This guide to the rights of the accused discusses the history of this important right, the court cases that shaped it, the historical figures who gave it prominence, and those who it has affected.
... Read more
Computer Evidence

by Amy Kortuem ...

Series series Crime Solvers
A crime has occurred. Investigators have not yet found evidence. But when digital analysts arrive, they take a computer from the scene and find their first clue. Find out about the techniques and tools digital forensic investigators use to help bring even the toughest cases to a close. ... Read more

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A crime has occurred. Investigators have not yet found evidence. But when digital analysts arrive, they take a computer from the scene and find their first clue. Find out about the techniques and tools digital forensic investigators use to help bring even the toughest cases to a close.
... Read more
The Spitting Image

Batman & Robin Use DNA Analysis to Crack the Case

Illustrated by Dario Brizuela ...

by Steve Korté ...

Series series Batman & Robin Crime Scene Investigations
Gotham Jems jewelry store has been robbed! But a tiny splotch of moisture may hold the key to unraveling the crime. Join Batman and Robin as they use DNA analysis to crack the case and bring one of their most notorious enemies to justice. ... Read more

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Gotham Jems jewelry store has been robbed! But a tiny splotch of moisture may hold the key to unraveling the crime. Join Batman and Robin as they use DNA analysis to crack the case and bring one of their most notorious enemies to justice.
... Read more

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