fraud

Explores the issues surrounding scientific research by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Provides an inside look at the $65 billion Ponzi scheme carried out by Bernie Madoff and his associates. Considers how Madoff was able to remain undetected for so long and contains insights from Madoff himself.

Provides a comprehensive examination of financial fraud including such as AIG, Goldman Sachs, Enron, and twentieth century Ponzi schemes.

Presents twelve lessons in recognizing "junk science," explaining how to tell when statistics concerning health issues have been manipulated to further a policy agenda.

Stolen valor occurs when a person lies about receiving military decorations that he or she never earned. Doug Sterner provides riveting case studies of the stolen valor imposters he's investigated and exposed, and the serious crimes - including murder - they've committed.

While serving as co-editors of their school newspaper, middle-schoolers Adam and Jennifer uncover fraud and corruption in their school and in the city's government.

Presents an introduction to the crime of forgery, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how fake documents, fake money, and fake treasures have real life consequences, and discusses why people commit crimes and how they get caught.

Twenty-one stories of deception, followed by reading comprehension and critical thinking exercises.

Profiles a number of known fakes in history including the Cardiff Giant in the 1860's, the Cottingley Fairies in England, the 1950's quiz show "Twenty-One," the Loch Ness Monster, Piltdown Man, and Orson Welles's classic 1938 radio promotion of the "War of the Worlds.".