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Daring Heists: Real Tales of Sensational Robberies and Robbers
Contributor(s): McCarthy, Tom (Author)
ISBN: 1619305313     ISBN-13: 9781619305311
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
OUR PRICE:   $17.96  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: May 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology
Dewey: 364.155
Lexile Measure: 930
Series: Mystery and Mayhem
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Stolen artwork, an adrenaline-driven train robbery, and brilliant masters of thievery await in Daring Heists: Real Tales of Sensational Robberies and Robbers for readers ages 9 to 12. This is the third book in the new Mystery & Mayhem series, which features true tales that whet kids' appetites for history by engaging them in genres with proven track records--mystery and adventure. History is made of near misses, unexplained disappearances, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre events that are almost too weird to be true--almost! The Mystery & Mayhem series delves into these tidbits of history to provide kids with a jumping off point into a lifelong habit of appreciating history.

Each of the five true tales told within Daring Heists is paired with a map, as well as fun facts about the setting, industry, and time period. A glossary and resources page provide the opportunity to practice using essential academic tools. These nonfiction narratives use clear, concise language with compelling plots that both avid and reluctant readers will be drawn to.


Nomad Press books in the Mystery & Mayhem series introduce readers to historical concepts and events by engaging them in an extremely popular genre--real-life adventure and mystery. Readers ages 9 to 12 are fascinated with the strange-but-true tales that populate history, and books in this series offer compelling narrative nonfiction paired with concise language that appeals to both voracious and reluctant readers. Nomad's unique approach to the study of history uses tantalizing tales based in factual knowledge that encourage a lifelong curiosity in the historical events that shape our world.