Disappearance of Skyjacker D. B. Cooper

by Carol Kim

Overview

On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn’t his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666320732
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	History's Mysteries
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Carol Kim is the author of several fiction and nonfiction books for kids. She enjoys researching and uncovering little-known facts and sharing what she learns with young readers. Carol lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. Learn more about her and her latest books at her website, CarolKimBooks.com.
Carol Kim believes books and words have a magical ability to change the world, and she writes for children with the hope of spreading some of that magic. She is the author of the picture book biography, King Sejong Invents an Alphabet as well as more than a dozen fiction and nonfiction books for the educational market. Carol loves unearthing real-life stories and little-known facts to share with young readers. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family. Learn more at her website: CarolKimBooks.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Daring Jump 4

Chapter 1 A Mysterious Passenger with a Criminal Plan 6

Chapter 2 Slim Chance of Survival 12

Chapter 3 Was Survival Possible? 18

Chapter 4 The Suspects 22

Cold Case File 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

High-interest presentation of supplemental social studies content;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 4–6—Famous disappearances and intrigues from across the centuries fill the pages of this series. Whether readers are interested in the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony or the secrets of Area 51, pieces of evidence and possible outcomes surrounding each situation are discussed. Maps, illustrations, and photos of people, locations, and artifacts prevent the pages from being overly text-heavy and support the various theories discussed. Investigations over the years, such as Myth Busters reenacting the escape from Alcatraz or Robert Ballard's search of Earhart's missing plane, are included along with other historical information. A recap of the main theories and whether they are believed possible appears in the back matter along with the glossary and recommended reading. VERDICT Will appeal to those who enjoy mysteries and conspiracy theories.

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