Batman's Guide to Crime & Detection

by Michael Teitelbaum

Batman explains how law enforcement teams fight crime and deal with criminals.

Genres: Nonfiction

48 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

About the author

Michael Teitelbaum has been a writer and editor of children’s books for more than thirty years. He worked on staff as an editor at Golden Books, Grossett & Dunlop, and Macmillan. In addition to The Scary States of America, Michael’s fiction work includes The Very Hungry Zombie: A Parody, and The Very Thirsty Vampire: A Parody both done with artist extraordinaire Jon Apple, published by Skyhorse. His non-fiction work includes writing Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality, published by Sterling, and The Baseball Hall of Fame, a 2-volume encyclopedia, published by Grolier. He is also the series editor of Great Escapes, true-life acts of incredible courage, published by Harper Collins.
Michael has always had an interest in the paranormal, despite a rather normal childhood in Brooklyn, NY. These days, Michael lives with his wife, Sheleigah, and two talkative cats in an (as yet unhaunted) 180-year-old farmhouse in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.

Reviews

[Virginia · Rating 2 out of 5]

While informative about the police in general, this book was light on facts re: Batman. I didn't realize that it was a book for children but since I love all things Batman, I read it anyway. Hey, I learned that my fingerprints are loop patterns. :D

One major quibble: I'm all for diversity, but context matters. It doesn't matter if you include pictures of black people - but they're taking a polygraph or behind bars. I think that would be worse than not including pictures of black people at all.

[Elijah Yer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a whole bunch of stuff in this book. It's very fun to read. I love this book and I would read again.

[Maximus · Rating 4 out of 5]

its cool because its about my favorite super hero!!!