Children’s / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime
Square Fish Saint Death
Book SynopsisA propulsive, compelling, and unsparing novel set in the grimly violent world of the human and drug trade on the US-Mexican border, by an acclaimed, three-time Printz Award honoree.Crafted with poetry and cinematic pace and narrated with cold fury, Saint Death is a provocative tour de force from three-time Printz Award honoree Marcus Sedgwick.On the outskirts of Juarez, Arturo scrapes together a living working odd jobs and staying out of sight. But his friend Faustino is in trouble: he's stolen money from the narcos to smuggle his girlfriend and her baby into the US, and needs Arturo''s help to get it back. To help his friend, Arturo must face the remorseless world of drug and human traffickers that surrounds him, and contend with a murky past.Hovering over his story is the unsparing divinity Santa Muerte, Saint Deathand the relentless economic and social inequalities that haunt the border between Mexico and its rich northern neighbor. <
£12.74
Flatiron Books This Golden State
Book SynopsisMarit Weisenberg's This Golden State follows a family on the run, a restless teenage daughter hungry for the truth, and the simple DNA test that threatens their carefully crafted worldThe Winslow family lives by five principles:1. No one can know your real name.2. Don't stay in one place too long.3. If you sense anything is wrong, go immediately to the meeting spot.4. Keeping our family together is everything.5. We wish we could tell you who we are, but we can't. Pleasedo not ask.Poppy doesn't know why her family has been running her whole life, but she does know that there are dire consequences if they're ever caught. Still, her curiosity grows each year, as does her desire for real friends and the chance to build on something, instead of leaving behind school projects, teams, and crushes at a moment's notice.When a move to California exposes a crack in her parents' airtight planning, Poppy realizes how fragile her world
£10.99
Feiwel & Friends The Sun Does Shine
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£16.99
Square Fish Whose Right Is It The Second Amendment and the
Book SynopsisDiscover the truth about the Second Amendment, the NRA, and the United States' centuries-long fight over guns in this first-of-its-kind book for middle grade readers.A compelling, clear analysis of one of our country's oldest dilemmas: how to balance gun rights with public safety. It tells the full and true story of the Second Amendment, and points to a way to bring sanity to our gun laws. A remarkable primer for all ages. Michael Waldman, author of The Second Amendment: A Biography For the majority of the United States' history, the right to own a gun belonged to a well regulated militia. That changed in 2008 with the historic District of Columbia v. Heller case, which ruled that the Second Amendment protected an individual's right. In the years since, the debate over gun legislation has reached a crescendo. And the issue grows ever relevant to children across America, with an estimated three million exposed to shootings every year. From metal
£13.49
Pearson Education Limited Edexcel GCSE 91 History Foundation Crime and
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£27.52
Inkyard Press Queen of Volts
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£14.44
Inkyard Press Ace of Shades
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£15.16
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Elizabeth Webster and the Portal of Doom
Book SynopsisIn this spine-tingling sequel to Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas, young Elizabeth has a client and case of her very own, but things quickly become bloodstains-on-the-courtroom-floor messy. After her grand success in the courtroom against the demon Redwing, Elizabeth thought life would get much easier. But balancing homework with defending the undead is tricky. And lately, it''s been tough convincing her father that she''s ready to do more than sweep the floors of the family firm. When a wailing banshee mother begs for her help in saving her son, Elizabeth jumps at the case. Free the boy named Keir McGoogan, then reunite him with his mother at the Portal of Doom -- piece of cake. But there''s a catch. While Keir waits for his trial, Elizabeth must shepherd him through the horrifying halls of middle school! And soon she realizes that Keir''s fate is tied to a terrifying pact
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights
Book SynopsisBefore he wrote ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions. Four to be exact.This is the account of the fourth question.There was a town, and there was a train, and there was a murder. Apprentice investigator Lemony Snicket was on the train, and he thought that if he solved the murder he could save the town.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent. You'll laugh only if you find humour in gothic and mysterious things involving detectives and crime solving.Lemony's other literary outings in A Series of Unfortunate Events' have sold60 millioncopies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. Theseregrettable developments mean thatmillionsof fans have found out about the dreadful plight of the Baudelaire orphans, buTrade ReviewAn enjoyable ride * Kirkus Reviews *
£7.99
Simon & Schuster Sight
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£8.54
Abrams Thurgood Marshall
Book SynopsisThis biography for young readers examines the life of a brilliant lawyer who successfully argued the case that ended legal racial segregation in America.Thurgood Marshall, the great grandson of a slave, was born at a time when African Americans were denied equal rights in America. Segregation was legal. Lynching was common. In some places, African Americans were entirely excluded from public life; they were forbidden to enter public parks and museums or use public swimming pools and restrooms.After being denied admission to the University of Maryland Law School because of his race, Marshall enrolled at Howard University. He graduated first in his class and set out as a young lawyer determined to achieve equality for all Americans. Here is the story of how he did ithow he devised his legal strategy for expanding we the people to include all people.Thurgood Marshall explores the life of the brilliant lawyer who successfully argued the case that ended legal Trade ReviewKanefield's narrative is lively, and she provides important context where needed, such as how even though Marshall and Dr. King agreed on the need for change, Marshall did not agree on King's strategy of civil disobedience.An important addition to a highly useful series. * Kirkus Reviews *Provides a well-rounded look not only at the life of Marshall, but at the events in the world that shaped him into the man he was, and how he in turn helped shape the world for future generations. * School Library Connection *Insets and in-text explanations smoothly bring readers up to speed on key concepts such as the 'equalization strategy'. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
£11.99
National Geographic Kids Tiger the Police Dog
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£9.49
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Boot Camp
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£11.69
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Mind Games Lock Mori
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster Mind Games
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£10.79
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Final Fall Lock Mori
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£15.19
Simon & Schuster The Last Execution
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£9.89
Simon Pulse Overdrive
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£15.29
Aladdin Paperbacks Hostage
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£7.59
Aladdin Paperbacks Hostage
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£14.39
Aladdin Paperbacks Bonnie and Clyde
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£7.59
Aladdin Paperbacks Bonnie and Clyde
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£15.19
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers This Is Our Story
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£11.39
Capstone Press, Incorporated Escape from Alcatraz: The Mystery of the Three
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£8.99
Workman Publishing Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity (Myrtle Hardcastle
Book SynopsisWhen her governess inherits an estate on a Scottish island, amateur detective Myrtle Hardcastle couldn't be more excited. Unfortunately, the ancestral castle is both run-down and haunted. Ghostly moans echo in the walls, and there are rumours of a cursed treasure lost on the island-an ancient silver brooch that may have cost the former lord his life. But who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill him? And could this Scottish trip mean the end of Myrtle's plans to get her father and governess together?Then Myrtle's investigation stirs a villain out of hiding. The estate's boat is stolen, so there's no escape from the island. Myrtle is forced to play a deadly game, hunting for the brooch with a thief breathing down her neck-someone who will stop at nothing to get the treasure, even if it means murder.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Book SynopsisJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker has always spoken her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women’s rights when few others did. She gained attention for the cases she won when arguing in front of the Supreme Court, before taking her place on the bench in 1993. Author Patricia Brennan Demuth answers all the question about what makes RBG so notorious and irreplaceable.
£6.45
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Book SynopsisYou've probably seen her on T-shirts, mugs, and even tattoos. Now that famous face graces the cover of this Who Was? book.Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker always spoke her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did. She gained attention for the cases she won when arguing in front of the Supreme Court, before taking her place on the bench in 1993. Author Patricia Brennan Demuth answers all the questions about what made RBG so irreplaceable and how the late Supreme Court justice left a legacy that will last forever.
£15.19
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Escuela de Espías (Spy School)
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£8.54
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Escuela de Espías (Spy School)
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£15.99
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Campamento de Espías (Spy Camp)
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£8.54
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Campamento de Espías (Spy Camp)
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard
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£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen
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£9.49
Algonquin Books Cold-Blooded Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery
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£13.29
Creative Paperbacks Police Cars
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Police Officers
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£9.89
North Star Editions Gun Laws in America
Book SynopsisThis book explores gun laws in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Gun Laws in America, readers will learn about the history of gun ownership in the U.S. and how we can try to find common ground for ending gun violence. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
£26.24
North Star Editions Mass Incarceration
Book SynopsisThis book explores mass incarceration in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"The Focus on Current Events series lets readers dig into modern issues and hot-button topics by examining recent events within a broader historical context. The volumes are straightforward and clearly organized . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
£26.24
North Star Editions Gun Laws in America
Book SynopsisThis book explores gun laws in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"In Gun Laws in America, readers will learn about the history of gun ownership in the U.S. and how we can try to find common ground for ending gun violence. . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
£11.69
North Star Editions Mass Incarceration
Book SynopsisThis book explores mass incarceration in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case Study special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.Trade Review“Well laid-out and even-handed.” —School Library Journal"The Focus on Current Events series lets readers dig into modern issues and hot-button topics by examining recent events within a broader historical context. The volumes are straightforward and clearly organized . . . While these issues can be hard to talk about, these books help to educate and encourage honest discussions." —Booklist
£11.69
Chicago Review Press Big Top Burning: The True Story of an Arsonist, a
Book SynopsisThe fire broke out at 2:40 p.m. Thousands of men, women, and children were crowded under Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s big top watching the Flying Wallendas begin their death-defying high-wire act. Suddenly someone screamed “Fire!” and the panic began. By 2:50 the tent had burned to the ground. Not everyone had made it out alive. With primary source documents and survivor interviews, Big Top Burning recounts the true story of the 1944 Hartford circus fire—one of the worst fire disasters in US history. Its remarkable characters include: Robert Segee, the fifteen-year-old circus roustabout and known pyromaniac; and the Cook children, Donald, Eleanor, and Edward, who were in the audience when the circus tent caught fire. Guiding readers through the investigations of the mysteries that make this moment in history so fascinating, this book asks: Was the unidentified body of a little girl nicknamed “Little Miss 1565” Eleanor Cook? Was the fire itself an act of arson—and did Robert Segee set it? Big Top Burning combines a gripping disaster story, an ongoing detective and forensics saga, and World War II–era American history, inviting middle-grade readers to take part in a critical evaluation of the evidence and draw their own conclusions.
£11.35
Workman Publishing In Myrtle Peril (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery 4)
Book SynopsisWhen a mysterious girl attempts to stake her claim to the Snowcroft family fortune, Myrtle Hardcastle's father, a lawyer, is asked to help prove-or disprove-the girl's identity. Is she truly Ethel Snowcroft, believed to be lost at sea with her parents, or is she a con artist chasing a windfall? Myrtle is enthralled by the case, but Mr. Hardcastle's investigation takes a detour when he's hospitalized for a tonsillectomy-and then witnesses a murder. Or does he?With Mr. Hardcastle incapacitated and possibly hallucinating, Myrtle must step into the breach, and find the murder victim and the real Miss Snowcroft before the killer comes after her father.With stakes this high, sleuthing puts Myrtle, her family, and the patients and staff of the hospital all In Myrtle Peril.
£6.99
Creative Paperbacks Los Oficiales de Policía
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£9.89
Lerner Publishing Group Weed: Cannabis Culture in the Americas
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£14.44
Lerner Publishing Group Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
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£36.72
BookLife Publishing Crime
Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.
£11.63
BookLife Publishing Police Officer
Book SynopsisWhat do you want to be when you grow up? There are lots of fun and exciting jobs to choose from. You can be anything you want to be, from a police officer to a postal worker! This series introduces readers to many of the important jobs that people do to help our community, to inspire tomorrow''s community heroes.
£8.54
