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.
