On the Run: True Stories of Legendary Outlaws

The outlaw Ned Kelly is a folk hero whose life of crime led to his infamy in Australia in the late 1800s. From stealing horses to murder, Kelly became a wanted man. In this book, readers find out what happened once Kelly had a price on his head, able to be collected only through his capture or death. Including an intriguing look at Australia's culture, quotes from those who were there, sidebars, and fact boxes, this volume allows readers to separate fact from fiction in the story of Ned Kelly. Complementary photographs and historical images correlate to the achievable, interesting text.

Readers may know the name Butch Cassidy because of a movie or TV show. They may not know that he was a real man named Robert Leroy Parker! A real cowboy and a butcher for a time, this legendary outlaw eventually became a criminal during the 1800s in the American West. Later, he became involved with the "Sundance Kid" and lived his life on the run. Readers follow the incredible story as Butch Cassidy came to be the infamous outlaw of stories today. Fact and fiction are separated in the achievable text that also includes historical context, quotes, and primary sources.

The American West was in turmoil because of the Civil War. The struggle before, during, and after the war created the environment that grew the outlaw Jesse James, among others. In this book, readers see parts of the war from a new perspective while following James's life from childhood through death, including his time viewed as a Confederate hero - whether he was or not. Historical images correlate to the intriguing text while sidebars and fact boxes offer additional information about when and where James committed his crimes.

Legend of the Wild West, Billy the Kid was a thief, a gunfighter, and cattle rustler. But he was actually born in New York City! This surprising fact and more are found in this incredible biography of a legendary outlaw. Readers learn to tell the facts of his life from the fiction of his infamous deeds. His time with the Regulators, situation with Pat Garrett, and death are included, engaging readers from start to finish. The achievable text is complemented by historical photographs, quotes, and more.

Even today, the lives of notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde are viewed as tragically romantic. But what actually happened to them and their gang in the 1930s? In this volume, readers learn the biography of these two infamous outlaws and the robberies they committed - and the deaths they caused. The achievable text includes the historical context of the Great Depression for readers to understand the time and place Bonnie and Clyde lived in. Including fact boxes, sidebars, historical images and primary sources, this book will keep even the most reluctant history learner rapt from beginning to end.

Even today, hundreds of years later, the daring story of the pirate Blackbeard captivates readers of all ages. In reality, the pirate was Edward Teach, a man with a thick black beard and captain of the ship Queen Anne's Revenge. In this intriguing volume, readers learn about Blackbeard's life, his time as a pirate, the way he died, as well as what is fact and what is fiction about his story as it is told today. More historical context is given in sidebars and facts boxes, and historical images and illustrations enhance the fascinating main content.