The Scene of the Crime, Grades 5 - 9

A life of crime doesn't pay—and yet thousands of crimes are committed every day across the country. What crimes stand out in history and why? Learn about some of the most bizarre and famous American crimes and how their locations have become a part of the fabric of our country in Scene of the Crime, part of the Travel to… book series.

Crime scenes are found all across America—from sites of unforgivable events to the locations of shocking criminal actions. In this nonfiction book, readers will learn about some of the most notable crime scenes in America, and explore how we define the idea of crime in a society.

True Crime Book for Grades 5-9 Features:

• Before- and after-reading activities
• Extension activity
• Map showing where readers have traveled to in the book

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Crime scenes are found all across America—from sites of unforgivable events to the locations of shocking criminal actions. This nonfiction title takes readers on a tour of some of the most notable crime scenes in America and explores how we define the idea of crime in a society.

It's common knowledge that a life of crime doesn't pay. And yet thousands of crimes are committed every day across the country. What crimes stand out in history and why? Did they have a long-lasting impact, were valuable goods lost, or did people lose their lives? Learn about some of the most famous American crimes (as well as some bizarre and silly ones) and how the locations have become a part of the fabric of our country.