Gr 6-9 -Presented in an appealing style, these books offer glimpses into the dark side of human history. Crime looks at violations of the law from ancient times to the present, giving insight into criminals, types of crime, and methods of solving it. Prisons looks at the history of these institutions and the reforms that have taken place over the years from the days of the medieval castle dungeon to modern Supermax prisons. Punishment shows the painful consequences of crime through torture and death, from the 1500s to the present. Each subject is presented with one key element per page, with illustrations, photographs, and sidebars. A word bank on each page introduces or reinforces new or unfamiliar words. The subject, format, and presentation of material in these books will inform students, including reluctant readers.-Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD
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