| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm |
| Series |
Top 10 worst
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Top 10 worst |
| Note |
Includes glossary. |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
What is a villain? - Who becomes a villain? - Where do villains lurk? - No. 10 : Al Capone - No. 9 : Dick Turpin - No. 8 : Billy the Kid - No. 7 : Ned Kelly - No. 6 : Jesse James - No. 5 : Sawney Bean - No. 4 : the Blood Countess - No. 3 : the Borgias - No. 2 : the Thuggees - No. 1 : Burke and Hare. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist, April 2012 |
| Summary |
Villains are called bandits, highwaymen, or outlaws. They rob, murder, and perform other evil acts for a variety of twisted reasons. This book introduces readers to some of the most notorious villains to ever live. Readers see the bloodstained trail that these men and women have left throughout history, including corrupt Renaissance families and Wild West robbers. Accessible text brings readers face-to-face with incredibly infamous figures, such as the gangster Al Capone and grave robbers Burke and Hare. Vibrant cartoon illustrations accompany these fascinating facts, allowing readers to see the dark side of history in a way that is both enlightening and entertaining. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Glossary, Index, Sidebars. |
| Audience |
3456 Childrens Plus, Inc. |
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750 Lexile. |
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O Fountas and Pinnell. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG RL 5.8 1.0 148794. PCMS |
| Subject |
Criminals -- History.
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| Added Author |
Antram, David, 1958- illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Top ten worst vicious villains you would not want to know! |
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Vicious villains |
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Top ten worst vicious villains you wouldn't want to know! |
| ISBN |
0329912038 |
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1433966972 |
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1433966980 |
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9780329912031 ( bdg.) |
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9781433966972 |
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9781433966989 (pbk.) |
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