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Curious cases: hijinks, heists, mysteries, and more
By Rebecca Valley. 2022
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True crime, Law and crime, Espionage, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
"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: True Crime for Kids| presents a slew of fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate, including: the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft, the cold case of D. B. Cooper, the disappearance of Masterpiece the poodle, two brothers' cunning escape from Alcatraz, Sherlock Holmes and the fairy photographs, real-life Ghostbusters, and much more! Plus, kids will love the breakdowns of some of the most iconic pop culture detectives and mystery writers like Agatha Christie. The book even includes some fun forensic science activities that kids can do at home to help them better understand how evidence is found and how mysteries can be solved." -- Provided by publisherSpies in the Civil War for Kids: A History Book (Spies in History for Kids)
By Daniel Lewer. 2021
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War, United States history, Espionage
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Send spy-enthusiasts ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with top-secret Civil War history When it comes to getting kids…
interested in history, the secretive tales of spies are a great place to start. Filled with exciting stories about the brave men and women who served in plain clothes, this unique look into the Civil War helps history come alive through explorations of cunning plots, inventive gadgets, and clever disguises that are sure to fascinate kids. Go beyond other Civil War books for kids with: A complete overview—This book teaches kids about the Civil War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict. Spy tools—Kids will discover the unbelievable ways spies outsmarted their enemies with boiled eggs, fake cannons, and signal flags. Illustrated history—Awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more keep kids engaged. Show kids how exciting learning about US history can be with Spies in the Civil War for Kids.