A simple whoХs-who of heists. Spare language and flashy images are the focus of this hi-lo series. With two titles released and more forthcoming, ТHigh-Stakes HeistsУ summarizes world-famous thefts with a short paragraph for each heist on every page of the book. These snippets may inspire further research into the history of these crimes, but they may also be frustrating to readers hoping for more information. _Historical information is also included, from the history of banks to the invention of ARPANET, and the first computer virus. Each title includes a glossary and index, _although in-text explanation for some terms, such as ransomware, was sadly missing. VERDICT Purchase where true crime information for emerging _readers is needed.