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History's Most Spectacular Heists: High-Stakes Thefts, Incredible Treasures, and Daring Rescues

by Emma Carlson Berne

The stories behind history’s heists

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The stories behind history’s heists

Artworks, jewels, bank money, and even maple syrup are among the targets in this nonfiction collection of historical thefts. The book pairs accounts of famous heists with details about the stolen goods, historical and geographic context, and people involved in recovering them. Its coverage also includes unsolved mysteries, inviting young readers to consider the evidence and work out what might have happened. Photographs and a bold visual design accompany the stories, giving the subject matter a reference-book dimension alongside its focus on daring crimes and recoveries.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 interested in history and real-life mysteries
  • Young readers curious about art thefts, robberies, and unusual stolen goods
  • Readers who enjoy nonfiction with photographs and historical or geographic details

Themes

Historical thefts and robberiesStolen treasures and their recoveryUnsolved mysteriesHistory and geography

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Book overview

Dive into the world's most unbelievable, high-stakes, fascinating heists, from art thefts to bank robberies to jewel burglaries--perfect for kids 8-12.

A collection of jewels vanishes in the dead of night. Thieves lift a surprisingly valuable resource: maple syrup. Pirates pilfer a painting on the high seas. In this nonfiction adventure for kids, experience the intrigue of history's most famous heists. With riveting narratives, bold design, and captivating photographs, HISTORY'S MOST SPECTACULAR HEISTS engages young readers with fascinating little-known history and challenges them to figure out unsolved mysteries. Along the way, brush up on history and geography, learn bonus facts about what was stolen, and get to know the heroes who saved the day.
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