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Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing andexciting history of true crime, includingcapers, 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:True Crime for Kids presents a slew of fascinating stories...
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In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Yakuza or the mafia? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a table of contents, glossary,...
6) Drug wars
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The violence that surrounds drug dealing and drug trafficking has decimated whole communities, and, in some cases, reshaped daily life in entire countries. This volume takes a closer look at the people affected by the drug trade and the efforts being made to combat it. The book includes firsthand stories, critical thinking questions, and a summative activity, all with the aim of showing the human toll of the drug economy.
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Bullying has always existed in one form or another, but the worldwide reach of the Internet has given bullies more ways than ever before to taunt, harass, and abuse their victims. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines, How Serious a Problem Is Cyberbullying? What Are the Consequences of Cyberbullying? Are More Stringent Cyberbullying Laws Needed? and Can Cyberbullying Be Prevented?
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"With the tragic rise in school shootings in recent decades, gun control is increasingly becoming a matter on which children are qualified to weigh in. However, without an understanding of what gun control measures are being proposed and debated, it is impossible to formulate an informed opinion. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes augment the informative text, which aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of why the gun control...
12) Drug trafficking
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Uses the hypothetical investigation of an international drug smuggling ring to examine the work and cooperation of police forces around the world in tackling the problems of drug trafficking.
13) Keith's heart
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"Keith's Heart is a true story written by a little nine year-old boy after the tragic and unexpected death of his father due to gun violence." --back cover
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From Al Capone's reign of terror in Chicago to the last stand of Ned Kelly in the Australian bush, most gangsters lived lives of cold, calculating violence, living hard and dying young. You'll find bank robbers, Mafia bosses, prison break-outs--and more--in these eleven thrilling stories, which explore the shadowy underworld of the most dangerous criminals of them all.
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