From Al Capone's reign of terror in Chicago to the last stand of Ned Kelly in the Australian bush, most gangsters lived lives of cold, calculating violence, living hard and dying young. You'll find bank robbers, Mafia bosses, prison break outs and more in these eleven thrilling stories which explore the shadowy underworld of the most dangerous criminal of them all.
Each book in this series of Usborne True Stories contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading. It is perfect for fact-fans and reluctant readers.
ISBN: 9780746089736
ISBN-10: 0746089732
Series: True Stories
Audience:
Children
For Ages: 9 - 14 years old
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 144
Published: 30th November 2007
Dimensions (cm): 19.4 x 13.0
x 1.6
Weight (kg): 0.159