CRIME AND DETECTION (DK Eyewitness Books) - Softcover

Lane, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789458837 ISBN 13: 9780789458834

Publisher: DK Children, 1995

Synopsis

This reference book provides details on the subject of crime and detection. It has been structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module of information.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The world of cops and robbers comes alive in this fascinating look at crime through the ages.  It explores such infamous crimes as the theft of the Mona Lisa and the Brinks robbery, notorious criminals like Bluebeard, Butch Cassidy, and Bonnie and Clyde, and the secret workings of law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, CIA, KGB, and Scotland Yard. Replete with all manner of theft, fraud, murder, kidnapping, and organized crime, this is one book no crime buff will want to miss.  

Review:

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: DK Children
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0789458837
• ISBN 13: 9780789458834
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 59