Law & Crime - Kids

Readers will explore the issues surrounding drones, including why drones are controversial, how drone technology has outpaced regulation, whether or not domestic law enforcement agencies should be allowed to use drones, and if commercial drone use should be allowed.Author: Tamara ThompsonISBN-10: 0737774231ISBN-13: 9780737774238Publisher: Greenhaven...

Pulling from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications, this collection of essays tackles the topic of performance-enhancing drugs. Readers take a look at whether or not the use of performance-enhancing drugs should be accepted, how dangerous these drugs can be, and...

This volume debates the issue of illegal immigration. Readers analyze such topics as whether illegal immigration impacts the United States, how effective are policies to stop illegal immigration, are immigrants treated justly, and how U.S. immigration policy should be reformed. Essay sources include the...

The writings in this volume examine the Apartheid era in South Africa. Charts and graphs are provided to summarize important statistical information, and timelines are included to help the reader trace the sequence of events. Maps provide key geographic details. Background information and first...

What constitutes copyright infringement? What is the economic impact of copyright infringement? Is copyright law effective? How does technology affect copyright infringement? These four questions are debated across four chapters through compelling essays from highly regarded sources. Readers benefit from more than one intelligent...

This volume takes readers across to the globe to learn about civil liberties from a variety of international perspectives. Chapter one addresses free speech and the freedom of expression in different cultures such as India and Canada. Media freedom and freedom of the press...

What are the benefits and burdens of DNA databases? Is there potential for abuse and error? Can they help solve crimes or will they contribute to targeted profiling? Can DNA databases help in the fight against animal cruelty? Supporting Social Studies curriculum, this edition...

Genocide is the intentional destruction of a national, racial, religious, or ethnic group, whether in wartime or peace. In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, and yet this crime is still prolifically conducted by various regimes....

There may be a perceived American way of doing or seeing things, but today's digital world allows kids to live outside of our culture while living in it. This essential volume communicates what the world view of freedom of expression is. Editor Alicia Cafferty...

This book discusses whether cameras should be allowed in courtrooms. A diverse collection of viewpoints presents readers with opportunities for analysis and inquiry. Questions such as whether cameras should be allowed in criminal courts, whether they should be allowed in the Supreme Court, and...

This non-fiction novel is about the real every day life of professional state licensed Private Investigators and Polygraph Examiners from the front lines of our profession. Despite the myth, our work is not done in the safe sanctuaries of Corporate America. On the contrary,...

"Arrested? For teaching? John Scopes's crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial of the man who dared to tell students about a forbidden topic--evolution. The year was 1925, and discussing Darwin's theory of evolution was illegal in Tennessee classrooms. Lawyers wanted...

Hello, police officers! Young learners are introduced to this community helper in a beginning reader that's perfect for curious kids. Early readers will learn how some police officers use dogs to help them. Full color images and carefully leveled text highlight what police officers...

Young readers will discover how laws are made and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about how they play a key role in American democracy. Series is aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum standards. Engaging...

Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1628329483ISBN-13: 9781628329483Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2023Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 9.10w x 0.20d

What do U.S. Marshals do? Find out in this book Readers will get a short introduction to the U.S. Marshal Service, including what it does and a bit of its history. Then readers will learn the job functions of a U.S. Marshal and what...

Discover everything you need to know about the law of the land in this easy-to-read introduction to United States Constitution! Readers will learn all about the history of the constitution and the framers, as well as important concepts like the three branches of government,...

To be a spy you don't need to wear a trench coat, have an elegant mustache, practise magic tricks, or carry a special briefcase. All you have to do is be an ordinary person (with great instincts) and be willing to read this handbook...

Discover the truth about the Fourteenth Amendment, civil rights, and the United States' continued fight for equality in this singular nonfiction book for young readers. Since the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868, Americans have been guaranteed equal protection under the law. But...

This lively and comprehensive activity book teaches young readers everything they need to know about the nation's highest court. Organized around keystones of the Constitution--including free speech, freedom of religion, civil rights, criminal justice, and property rights--the book juxtaposes historical cases with similar current...

The drug trade is a lucrative business, and drug traffickers find inventive ways to protect their investments. Smugglers have a variety of means available to them to move large amounts of drugs between countries, including underground tunnels, secret pockets, and even the postal service....

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how police cars work and what they do. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.Author: Anne J. SpaightISBN-10: 1512414891ISBN-13: 9781512414899Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format:...

A rescue dog meets a retired police detective and they help find lost or stolen animals, in this nonfiction adaptation for youth.As a veteran of the Royal Navy and longtime police officer, Colin Butcher was no stranger to dangerous situations and challenges. Colin left...

Young readers will discover how laws are made and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about how they play a key role in American democracy. Series is aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum standards. Engaging...

This book describes how someone stole the crown jewels from Dublin Castle in Ireland and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This book describes how a man hijacked a plane and took $200,000, as well as people's theories about who he might have been. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

In this book, readers explore how dogs use smell to detect many things, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

In this book, readers explore how dogs help investigate and solve crimes, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This book describes how someone stole the crown jewels from Dublin Castle in Ireland and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This book describes how a man hijacked a plane and took $200,000, as well as people's theories about who he might have been. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

In this book, readers explore how dogs use smell to detect many things, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

In this book, readers explore how dogs help investigate and solve crimes, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This volume debates the issue of illegal immigration. Readers analyze such topics as whether illegal immigration impacts the United States, how effective are policies to stop illegal immigration, are immigrants treated justly, and how U.S. immigration policy should be reformed. Essay sources include the...

Discover the truth about the Second Amendment, the NRA, and the United States' centuries-long fight over guns in this first-of-its-kind book for middle grade readers."A compelling, clear analysis of one of our country's oldest dilemmas: how to balance gun rights with public safety. It...

Give beginning readers a peek inside a police station and familiarize them with the objects and people commonly found there. Color photos directly correspond to the simple text on each page.Author: Sheila AndersonISBN-10: 0822588420ISBN-13: 9780822588429Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.06lbsSize: 7.46h x...

Introduce students to the real-life science behind their favorite fictional detectives. Dramatic true crime stories solved using trace evidence inspire readers to learn about the exciting field of forensic science. Vibrant images and engrossing narratives support a detailed examination of how biology, chemistry, hard...

An explosion propels a bullet from a firearm, a life is taken, and a gun crime has been committed. This book uses true life crime stories from early cases like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to more recent war crimes in Croatia to engage...

Fingerprints are completely unique to each individual. Not even identical twins have the same fingerprints. So it's no surprise that law enforcement uses fingerprint evidence to catch criminals. With engaging text and eye-catching visuals, this book examines all aspects of fingerprints and their use...

Bloodstains provide clues as to how a crime had been committed. When a speck of blood falls on a surface, it leaves a shape and stain. This is called bloodstain evidence. Each individual carries DNA that is unique to him or her, except for...

Cybercriminals are criminals in the truest sense of the word. However, their techniques are highly specialized and technical. Their crimes are high-impact and often global, but, simultaneously, they are difficult to trace, often leading investigators on thrilling chases in an underworld society of coders...

Bones are a powerful tool for forensic anthropologists. They can indicate age and gender, and a set of teeth or a fragment of bone can even show when a person died, as well as how long the body has been decomposing. Did the person...

The book is an attempt to raise awareness about migration dynamics as well as expose human traffickers' networks, informing current practices along the way.It will also address the unmet needs of victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Harrison Chukwkere has traveled and encountered a...

Following Karmin Walker's second published book, 'Through My Eyes' it was apparent that a book needed to follow it up - a book for children who had lived through Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence is on the rise, especially with the quarantine rates ever high,...

The Gardner Museum Heistexplores all sides of this famously unsolved crime. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and more related to the biggest art heist in world history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, the notorious Bonnie and Clyde, ruled the front of newspapers and the public's imagination in the 1930s. While most of the nation suffered under the Great Depression, the duo and their gang pulled off a string of robberies, leaving...

History's Infamous Unsolved Crimes investigates three perplexing historical cold cases including one of the biggest art heists in history, the disappearance of Walter Collins, and three prisoners' grand escape from Alcatraz. Readers will enjoy the story-like writing style all while learning about history, from...

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office.Author: Stephanie GastonISBN-10: 103968792XISBN-13: 9781039687929Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.60h x 8.10w x...

Can flashing lights send out a secret message? Did a famous spy use sketches of butterflies to hide messages? Can a digital photo hide a secret code? For centuries, spies have used many different ways to pass secret information. Codes and ciphers keep information...

This book provides a compendium of viewpoints, both pro and con, on several issues relating to the prevalence of gangs in American society. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether gangs are widespread, what factors may drive people into gangs, what steps to prevention...

Revealing little-known facts about the fight to teach evolution in schools, this riveting account of the dramatic 1925 Scopes Trial (aka "the Monkey Trial") speaks directly to today's fights over what students learn, the tension between science and religion, the influence of the media...