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Why did robbers steal precious works of art from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990? In 2005, how did thieves in Amsterdam pull off the largest diamond heist in history? Throughout the world, some criminals seem to pull off the perfect crimes. They leave us asking, "How'd they do it?" or "Why'd they do it?" and "Could it happen again?" With dramatic photos and intriguing theories, readers can go on a journey around the world and learn...
2) On the Case with Holmes and Watson: Case 2: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Abbey Grange
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Scotland Yard calls in Holmes and Watson to investigate the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall. But the evidence doesn't match up with the witnesses' stories. Holmes knows foul play is afoot. Will he find the killer? Or is this one mystery too difficult to solve?
3) On the Case with Holmes and Watson: Case 8: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Copper Beeches
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Violet Hunter takes a job as a governess at the Copper Beeches. But she is puzzled when her employers ask her to cut her hair and wear a special dress. Things get stranger still when she finds a lock of hair that looks like her own and a mysterious hallway. Violet turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help, but is it already too late?
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are asked to help the King of Bohemia find a very important photograph. It won''t be easy. The King's former love, Irene Adler, has hidden the photograph. Holmes must don a clever disguise, stage a brawl, and even fake a house fire to find the mysterious image! But has Holmes underestimated Irene Adler?
5) On the Case with Holmes and Watson: Case 9: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Six Napoleons
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson learn of a criminal destroying Napoleon busts all over London. When the criminal turns to murder, they know they must take action. Can they solve the case?
7) On the Case with Holmes and Watson: Case 5: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Speckled Band
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
After her sister Julia dies suddenly, Helen Stoner worries that she is the killer's next target. With her last words, Julia insisted that the "speckled band" murdered her. Can Holmes and Watson discover the identity of the speckled band before Helen falls victim as well?
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
What happens when criminals outgun the regular police force? Or when they threaten innocent hostages? Or when a riot spins out of control? In dangerous situations like these, SWAT teams are often the answer. With special training and gear, SWAT teams are ready to tackle whatever comes their way.
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
When Hilton Cubitt finds strange messages around his house, he is puzzled. When his wife sees them, she is terrified! Cubitt turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for answers. Will the duo be able to crack the case before disaster strikes?
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Jabez Wilson can't believe his luck. He can join the Redheaded League and earn money just because of his fiery red hair. But the league suddenly breaks up, and he loses the easy income. Wilson goes to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for answers. Can Holmes discover the truth behind this bizarre club?
12) On the Case with Holmes and Watson: Case 6: Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Do vampires really exist? Robert Ferguson thinks so. In fact, he believes his wife is one! He calls upon Holmes and Watson to solve the case. Will they find an explanation for the wife's strange behavior? Or are they facing a real vampire?
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered where witches' cats go when they pull a claw? Or what you do with a pygmy phoenix with a case of bird flu? Nan and Clarion have you covered. They're the best veterinarian witches of all time--or at least they're trying to be. When an injured rabbit with strange eyes stumbles into their lives, Nan and Clarion have to put down their enchanted potions and face the biggest test of their magical, medical careers. Hex Vet: Witches...
14) Body snatcher
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
In 1815, a young medical student discovers that the corpses he and his peers examine in anatomy class are gotten by suspicious means. Soon, the young man finds himself an accomplice to murder! He helps dispose of the body and is soon helping procure the more specimen. This haunting adventure is now a striking graphic novel adaptation.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon,...
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., a brilliant speaker and one of the key leaders of the civil rights movement, was in Memphis to speak. On the night of April 3, 1968, he delivered one of his most oft-quoted speeches to a packed church. The next evening, he and some of his closest confidants were leaving their motel room to meet some colleagues for dinner. Something horrible was about to unfold. This graphic nonfiction book tells the story of one...
17) Swindle
Author
Series
Swindle mysteries volume 1
Language
English
Description
After unscrupulous collector S. Wendell Palamino cons him out of a valuable baseball card, sixth-grader Griffin Bing puts together a band of misfits to break into Palomino's heavily guarded store and steal the card back.
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
On his deathbed, Montresor tells a chilling tale of revenge from fifty years before. He relates how he tricked a man named Fortunato, who had dishonored him. He convinced Fortunato to follow him to examine a cask of fine wine. In the wine cellar, he proceeded to encase the man in a false wall for eternity. This chilling tale is now a striking graphic novel adaptation.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Graphic...
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
November 22, 1963 began as a good day for President John F. Kennedy. From the time he got off the plane at Love Field, he was pleasantly surprised to see thousands of admirers who awaited the arrival of Air Force One at Love. As the motorcade traveled from Love Field into the city, people lined the street to catch a glimpse of the popular president and his beautiful and stylish wife. However, a national tragedy would unfold within an hour. This graphic...
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English
Description
It takes much deception, betrayal, and madness to commit a murder. Even more madness to cover up that murder. In this haunting tale we follow the detailed planning involved to rid the world of an Evil Eye. Will the beating of the tell-tale heart reveal the truth to the police? Find out in this striking graphic novel adaptation. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 5-8.
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