criminals

Explores the various punishments given out to thieves, murderers, and other criminals in ancient Greece.

A murderer on the run from the authorities crashes thirteen-year-old Joe's pizza party and takes him and his friends as hostages.

Examines crime and punishment during the European Renaissance period and includes illustrated photographs and drawings describing how sentences were carried out for beggars and outcasts, robbers and murderers, and those who committed treason.

Presents an introduction to the field of forensic science, looking at how scientific evidence is used in crime detection, discussing advances in the field, and examining specific cases in which forensic science has led to a criminal case being solved.

"Examines gunfighters in the Wild West, including the typical traits and tools of gunfighters, infamous outlaws, gangs, important lawmen, and how the gun often ruled the Wild West"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life of Jesse James, including his childhood, the James-Younger gang, the many robberies he committed, his murder, and his legacy in American history.

While working at a summer stock theater, eleven-year-old Zack and his stepmother encounter the ghost of one of Connecticut's most notorious criminals.

Contains three story paths which allow the reader to discover the people and events of the age of the Wild West in the year 1876 from the perspectives of an outlaw, a lawman, and a fortune-seeker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Includes a timeline and resources for further study.

Pete, a lonely and timid eleven-year-old who has just made friends with an adventurous girl named Rootie, hides out on Cutlass Island with his alcoholic father, waiting for the gunman his father fears will kill him.

A detective shares his recorded collection of strange and funny criminal cases with his friends, changing names and places to protect the innocent.