Abducted: Can Cops Catch the Kidnapper? (XBooks)

by Diane Webber

Overview

Can the kidnapper be caught?

Charles Lindbergh was a very famous public figure whose son was kidnapped from his crib. Much of the investigation was based on a series of ransom notes which ultimately led to the conviction of a suspect.High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. How can DNA help a convicted person prove their innocence? How did a burglar steal from a store without leaving any fingerprints? Why was the tiny town in Hardin, Missouri, awash with skeletons after a huge flood? With topics based in science, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531132586
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Series:	Xbooks
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.63(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

Diane Webber is a published author of children's books and young adult books.

Table of Contents

Preview 1

Chapter 1 The Price of Fame 10

A historic flight puts a pilot in the spotlight.

Spirit of St. Louis 14

Chapter 2 Kidnapped! 16

An open window. An empty crib. A missing baby.

Chapter 3 Evidence at Hand 24

Handwriting experts try to identify the kidnapper.

Real or Fake? 28

Chapter 4 Follow the Money 30

Someone is spending the ransom money. Is it the kidnapper?

Chapter 5 A Battle in Court 34

Do the ransom notes match the suspects handwriting?

XFILES 39

Fake Handwriting 40

By the Letter 42

Brainwriting 44