Stupid Criminals: 150 Brainless Baddies Busted (Weird But True!)

by National Geographic Kids (Author) Tom Cocotos (Illustrator)

Stupid Criminals: 150 Brainless Baddies Busted (Weird But True!)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Weird But True!
Did you hear the one about the crook who broke into a vending machine and then left a trail of cheese curls all the way to his hideout? Or the burglar who left his wallet in an apartment he robbed, and actually went back to get it? Or how about the runaway criminal who got stuck in a drainpipe? Based on the successful Stupid Criminals Busted! column in National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is the newest extension of the blockbuster National Geographic Kids Weird But True franchise. This collection of chuckle-worthy stories about stupid criminals and the ridiculous ways they gave themselves away is illustrated with wacky collage art, and sprinkled with more than 150 weird-but-true facts about crime, including: funny laws; hilarious costumes criminals have worn while robbing banks; animal crimes and midemeanors; strange food crimes; great escapes; and more...
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National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events, and a website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781426308611
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
March 20, 2012
Series
Weird But True!
BISAC categories
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF030000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime
Library of Congress categories
United States
Theft
Stealing
Criminals
Robbers and outlaws
Thieves
Curiosities and wonders
Burglars

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