Law & Crime - Kids

Editor Noah Berlatsky has compiled several opposing essays that explore the various factors that motivate whistleblowers. Readers will examine the issue of whether whistleblowers compromise safety and national security, Wikileaks' function as a whistleblower, and the consequences faced by whistleblowers.Author: Noah BerlatskyISBN-10: 0737763477ISBN-13: 9780737763478Publisher:...

The systematic extermination of about 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman government during and after World War I inspired the formulation of a new term that would come to haunt the modern "civilized" world, which was genocide. It was a harbinger of other genocides...

Nothing blasts its flashing lights and loud siren like a police car! This transportation book introduces beginning readers to the important patrol vehicle. Aided by eye-catching photographs, fun facts, and comic-inspired speech bubbles and humor, kids will learn about the design, functions, and working...

Learn about the men behind the legendary star! This record takes readers through the two hundred-year-history of the Texas Rangers and the changes that took place in the state from the organization's inception to its current incarnation. Emphasis is placed on the diversity of...

From solving crimes to giving directions, police officers do so much to protect their communities. This book will engage newly confident readers who are ready to learn independently with fun facts and provides learners a chance to test their knowledge. These books also feature...

What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Amy KortuemISBN-10: 197711394XISBN-13: 9781977113948Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage:...

Is Your Child a Reluctant Reader or Easily Distracted?Do they struggle to stay focused or understand what they read? Keeping kids engaged with reading can be tough, but this book is designed with them in mind. Short, captivating chapters that keep their attention. Explanations...

AN ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION OF WORD-PAIRS SUCH THAT THE SECOND WORD WOULD BE IDENTICAL TO THE FIRST WORD IF ONE CHARACTER HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED. SUPPORTED BY CHARACTERFUL AND ENTERTAINING ILLUSTRATIONS CHILDREN CAN LEARN HOW EASILY WORDS CAN CHANGE.WITH A CRIMINAL JUSTICE THEME EBOOK AVAILABLE...

This hard-hitting volume explores whether organized crime presents a threat to the world today, how profitable some organized crime activities are, what policies should be implemented to address organized crime, and whether organized crime has moved to online. The viewpoints are selected from a...

This book explores trends in juvenile crime in countries worldwide. Readers will explore the causes and risk factors associated with youth crime. This book also addresses the differences among nations' juvenile justice systems, and the varying ways reform is handled around the world. Primary...

Is the legal system disproportionately unfair to juveniles? Should cases be considered individually when sentencing juveniles? Is the justice system prejudiced against juveniles of color? The many factors that go into the discussion of life without parole are considered in this informative anthology. Readers...

For reluctant readers intrigued by undercover adventures, this is the ultimate guide! Dive into a realm where technology and intelligence meet in thrilling ways. Discover the captivating world of spies and detectives and get ready to learn . . . How cutting-edge technology and...

The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the First Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment...

In the late 17th century, fear gripped the town of Salem in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Neighbor accused neighbor of witchcraft, resulting in the Salem witch trials, which continue to fascinate and horrify people even today. This high-interest lens into colonial times will motivate...

A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to the helpers they might meet. From construction workers to teachers and more, build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect...

Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their...

Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their...

Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their...

Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their...

Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their...

Tales of daring covert operations and antiterrorism plots are not just the stuff of movies. Real spies are at work around the world every day. Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction series investigates the espionage agencies of six countries, tracking their...

Describes the history of the Department of Justice, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it accessible for the younger reader. Sidebars highlight important issues...

This anthology is composed of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities on drug legalization. Leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views are represented, introducing your readers to the broadest possible spectrum of opinions on the topic. Each chapter asks a pertinent question...

This book describes how SWAT teams use their specialized skills to search dangerous places and arrest criminals. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading...

This book examines the legal and natural principals of self-defense, the validity of the Castle-Doctrine Laws, the validity of the Stand-Your-Ground Laws, and other forms of self-defense both lethal and non-lethal. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals,...

This book describes how explosives technicians risk their lives to save others by finding and disarming bombs. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading...

There were 191 piracy-related incidents reported in 2016. Editor Debra A. Miller has chosen the primary source writings in this book to provide your readers with a broad array of views on issues relating to modern-day piracy. Written by respected experts in the field,...

The International Criminal Police Organization, better known as Interpol, has 192 member countries, making it the largest international police organization in the world. What does Interpol do, and how can someone start working for this organization? The answers to these questions and more are...

The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from farm animals to rescue vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles....

This critical volume explores S.E. Hinton's classic novel The Outsiders through the lens of teen issues. The text discusses a variety of topics, including Hinton's life and influences, whether the novel offers an overly romanticized view of teen life, and whether social bonds are...

There's more to police work than arresting criminals! Police officers patrol around town, control traffic, and more. Developing readers learn how the first responders help keep the community safe in this low-level beginning reader. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success...

This book describes how police officers put their lives on the line to respond to emergencies and investigate crimes. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has...

How does science help solve a crime? Cross over the yellow tape and enter the behind-the-scenes world of forensics! From the crime scene to the laboratory, learn about the real tools and steps used to hunt for clues and crack the case. E is...

Cybersecurity issues routinely make the news, and their prevalence is only growing. Since the rise of computers, there have been people trying to hack them and steal sensitive, personal information. Cybersecurity developed after cyberattacks became more common and more expensive for companies and consumers...

Being aware of government processes and procedures will equip a child with the right tools to make informed decisions later on in life. A child will want to learn about the law creation process not because he has to create laws but because he...

Cybersecurity issues routinely make the news, and their prevalence is only growing. Since the rise of computers, there have been people trying to hack them and steal sensitive, personal information. Cybersecurity developed after cyberattacks became more common and more expensive for companies and consumers...

When a crime is committed, who investigates? Detectives do! Detectives are a critical part of the criminal justice system. They are tasked with analyzing crime scenes and evidence, conducting interviews, ascertaining motives, and much more. In this high-interest, low reading level book, readers will...

The riveting examination of the notorious trial of a teacher whose arrest for teaching science reverberates to this day.Highlighting the quiet dignity of a teacher who stood up for his students' right to learn, Anita Sanchez captures the passion, personalities, and pageantry of the...

Police officers keep communities safe from trouble; they are community helpers. They wear special uniforms and use different kinds of tools on their job. This book introduces readers to police officers, including what they do and who they help. Readers will see if they...

Author: C. C. AntonISBN-13: 9798889892953Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 80Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.50w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 65

Author: Krissy EberthISBN-13: 9798889892922Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 80Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 65

Author: Tomas LorenzoISBN-13: 9798889892946Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 80Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 65

Author: Krissy EberthISBN-13: 9798889892939Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 80Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 65

Author: Krissy EberthISBN-13: 9798889892908Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 80Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 65

We know there are white hat hackers and black hat hackers, but what about the gray area in between? Some hackers consider themselves activists and have justified their cyberattacks on media, political figures, universities, and even governments as a search for truth. Is information...

When a crime is committed, who investigates? Detectives do! Detectives are a critical part of the criminal justice system. They are tasked with analyzing crime scenes and evidence, conducting interviews, ascertaining motives, and much more. In this high-interest, low reading level book, readers will...

Does freedom of assembly apply to a high-school junior organizing a protest against the school administration? Does disrespecting a teacher fall under freedom of speech? The diverse perspectives in this collection explore the concept of student rights and tackle what civil and constitutional rights...

Teens who find themselves in trouble with the law need to know how to deal with the justice system. The fact that a teen can be tried either as a juvenile, and proceed through the juvenile justice system, or as an adult, and proceed...

The U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 1.5 million people under the age of eighteen are arrested in the United States annually. A select few of these young people may have the education or familial resources to navigate the juvenile justice system and...

Author: Krissy EberthISBN-13: 9798889892915Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 80Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.50dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 65