Law & Crime - Kids

What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author:...

This book explores gun laws in America, highlighting the history of the topic, an analysis of the events that shaped it, and an overview of the debates surrounding the topic. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two Case...

Embark on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating world of law and discover what it takes to become a lawyer! Dive into the captivating stories of famous lawyers and landmark cases that have shaped history. Gain an understanding of the legal system and...

Founded in 1908 as a group of bank examiners and labor law investigators, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has become one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the world. The FBI's broad mission includes investigating everything from international terrorism and organized crime to...

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...

SUPPORTED BY BOLD AND VIBRANT ILLUSTRATIONS "SEIZE THE Q: CRIMINAL JUSTICE WORD-PAIRS DIFFERING BY A SINGLE CHARACTER" IS A CLEVERLY WRITTEN, FUN AND EDUCATIONAL LOOK AT WORD-PAIRS EBOOK AVAILABLE TO BUY FROM KOBO, APPLE BOOKS AND BARNES & NOBLEAuthor: Wayne L. DavisISBN-10: 1940803128ISBN-13: 9781940803128Publisher:...

The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad spectrum of viewpoints on gangs and gang violence. Readers will evaluate the causes of gang formation and gang violence, and whether the number of gangs and gang...

Author: David CollinsISBN-10: 1565548620ISBN-13: 9781565548626Publisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2003Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.58w x 0.35dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 85042 / Clarence Thomas: Fighter with WordsReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 02/01/2004 pg. 128Multicultural Review 06/01/2004 pg....

A "witty thriller" (The New York Times) for middle-grade readers about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world--and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed...

Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it? This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of...

During the 2016 Presidential election, there were repeated allegations made about voter fraud, by the winning candidate. Semi-annual studies by the Brennan Center for Justice of NYU conclusively demonstrate however, that most allegations of fraud turn out to be baseless. Issues relating to false...

In Police Horses, beginning readers will learn about horses that work with law enforcement officers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to horses' behaviors, training, and job responsibilities. Supplementary back matter summarizes the jobs they...

Acts of terror cause devastation, which is why crime agencies use everything at their disposal to stop them. This fascinating book explains how the most brilliant scientific minds are employed in counterterrorism, and how state-of-the art technology is their weapon of choice when battling...

When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime--and stop the criminal before they strike again. This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest science and technology is transforming the world of murder investigation and is key...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life as an advocate for the rights of women and girls that led her to the Supreme Court.Author: Stephanie GastonISBN-10: 1039659993ISBN-13: 9781039659995Publisher: Crabtree...

Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person 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: 1039659985ISBN-13: 9781039659988Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.19h x 8.11w x...

Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it? This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of...

What makes people commit crimes, and how do you unlock a criminal mind? In this fascinating exploration of crime science, readers will discover how crime investigators use science to profile criminals and understand--and ultimately stop--their crimes. Readers will be fascinated by true-crime stories and...

What makes people commit crimes, and how do you unlock a criminal mind? In this fascinating exploration of crime science, readers will discover how crime investigators use science to profile criminals and understand--and ultimately stop--their crimes. Readers will be fascinated by true-crime stories and...

From two Coretta Scott King Honor winners comes this uplifting picture book biography about Ketanji Brown Jackson, who is making history as the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high...

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: 1039687938ISBN-13: 9781039687936Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.21h x 8.23w...

Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher's eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science. - What secrets do Tire Track, Fingerprint, and Blood Spatter hold?- How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals?- Why are maggots,...

Explore the history of espionage with the DK Reader Spies Meet the famous and the infamous--the agents and the double agents. Infiltrate the FBI, CIA, and KGB, and follow the evolution of the tools of the trade, including industrial spying and computer hackers. Stunning...

Brush up on the Preamble to the Constitution with this patriotic picture book--and have a couple of good laughs while you're at it! A long time ago some smart guys wrote the Preamble to the Constitution. You have probably read it before, but do...

Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want--with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life as an advocate for the rights of women and girls that led her to the Supreme Court.Author: Stephanie GastonISBN-10: 1039661947ISBN-13: 9781039661943Publisher: Crabtree...

Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher's eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science. - What secrets do Tire Track, Fingerprint, and Blood Spatter hold?- How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals?- Why are maggots,...

Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person 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: 1039661939ISBN-13: 9781039661936Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.60h x 8.10w x 0.30dAccelerated...

A "witty thriller" (The New York Times) for middle-grade readers about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world--and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed...

With an emphasis on character traits such as honesty, gratitude, and responsibility, "Ethics: An Early American Handbook" calls attention to the critical importance of character development and the role of well-formed conscience in making morally sound decisions. An understanding of the principles of ethics...

Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. She has been breaking barriers since reading detective novels and watching legal dramas first inspired her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. Her motivation carried...

I Want to Be a Police Officer: Children's book to learn about the functions and duties of the policeDo you want to help your little one understand more about the men and women in uniform, what they do, and their importance to society?If you've...

Children's Biography--the life of Bass Reeves. Bass Reeves started life as a slave, but he grew up to be one of the most respected lawmen in the West. In 1875, Judge Isaac C. Parker hired Reeves as a deputy U.S. marshal because he knew...

Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. She has been breaking barriers since reading detective novels and watching legal dramas first inspired her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. Her motivation carried...

The O. J. Simpson Murder Caseexplores all sides of these unsolved murders and the famous man suspected of committing them. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, the history behind how a beloved ex-football star became a murder suspect, and more. Features include a glossary,...

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy explores all sides of this historical crime. It discusses conspiracy theories, police investigations, government responses, and more related to the murder of the thirty-fifth president of the United States. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and...

David Milgaard was a troubled kid, and he got into lots of trouble. Unfortunately, that made it easy for the Saskatoon police to brand him as a murderer. At seventeen, David Milgaard was arrested, jailed, and convicted for the rape and murder of a...

Firefighters are the heroes we need in times of emergency. Readers will learn all the roles firefighters have, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.Author: Mary MeinkingISBN-10: 1977118100ISBN-13: 9781977118103Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.60w...

Stonehenge in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores the creepy legend of Stonehenge--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with...

Sewer Gators in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores creepy stories of gators in the sewer--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level...

Mothman in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores the creepy legend of Mothman--from background to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with...

When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime--and stop the criminal before they strike again. This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest science and technology is transforming the world of murder investigation and is key...

The Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1966 was the first federal law enacted to ban the virtual exploitation and sexual abuse of children. However, with the expanse of technology, new challenges arise in combatting these abuses. Editor Stefan Kiesbye assembled fourteen essays that explore...

Is capital punishment morally justified? Does it violate the Constitution? What moral ambiguities surround physician participation? Will legislation help prevent racial bias in death penalty convictions? Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this compendium of opinion on the moral and ethical issues surrounding capital punishment...

In 1892, a black shoemaker named Homer Plessy was arrested for sitting in the White railroad car in Louisiana. Though Plessy was only one-eighth black, he was considered black under Louisiana law and therefore required to sit in the Colored car. Found guilty, in...

Every single day a child suffers from having a mother, father or loved one taken away by the system, a few really take the time to think about what the child is going through and how it will affect them long-term. During these rough...

One of the oldest federal agencies, the Federal Bureau of Investigations has evolved over the last hundred years to become the Department of Justice's main law enforcement agency. This book explores its history, agents, law enforcement reach, and role as part of the American...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores the creepy history of the Mary Celeste legend. Are you brave enough to read it alone? Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level...

Teaches toddlers and young children how to recognize an emergency and use a phone to call 9-1-1 for help. This picture storybook is excellent for early childhood education and community programming focused on public safety.Author: Joel M. CaplanISBN-10: 1500828076ISBN-13: 9781500828073Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

On the streets of Los Angeles, every five-mile radius has its own Superfly, and Bruce Henderson was The Fly of his. At the top of his game back in the day, he knew only free-flowing cash, hip cribs, a cash-cow drug business, brand new...