Law & Crime - Kids

The science of cooking is responsible for some of the world's tastiest dishes. The technology, engineering, and math of cooking are, too. In this title, readers will explore the STEM concepts that help restaurants operate. Each STEM subject is covered in depth and is...

Beehives are some of the world's most highly developed domiciles, and for good reason; bees themselves are complex, too. This narrative goes inside beehives to unlock the world of bees, exploring topics such as how they build hives, how they live and their organized...

Did you know that transportation security officers make sure bags are safe to take on airplanes? They use x-ray machines to look inside bags without opening them. Find out more in Transportation Security Administration, a People Who Keep Us Safe book.Author: Ruth DalyISBN-10: 1489676244ISBN-13:...

Legal recourse often seems like a last resort, especially when navigating the delicate business of family and domestic issues. However, by understanding the basics of family law, individuals may be able to prevent domestic issues from escalating, more easily manage those that do, and...

PCP is an illegal hallucinogen that can cause psychotic episodes. It is manufactured by street gangs and distributed around the country. Users can never be sure what they're getting when they buy it. Now sold in many forms, including a convenient and cheap cigarette,...

Readers will learn all about laws and law making processes through engaging, accessible language. The answers to questions about laws, why laws are in place, who makes laws, and how laws are written and passed, will be answered for readers in this book. Chapters...

Police dogs work side-by-side with their human partners to stop crime, find missing people, stop illegal drug trafficking, and so much more. This fascinating volume takes a peek into the jobs of some of the bravest and smartest canine cops. Readers will have the...

While jury trials in criminal cases are recognized as vitally important to safeguarding the Constitutional rights of the accused, the right to a jury trial in civil cases is a less understood, celebrated, and valued right. This book is an invaluable reminder of just...

Until recently, piracy was a crime that few people expected to encounter in the modern world. Today's pirates pilot motorboats and carry assault rifles, and utilize modern technology in order to carry out raids. This book examines modern-day piracy in detail, delving into the...

Human trafficking is a phrase used for modern-day slavery, and this timely volume tackles this issue, head-on. According to a 2008 report from the U.S. State Department, human trafficking is one of the greatest human rights challenges of this century, both here and abroad....

On May 17, 1954, the United States Supreme Court announced its decision that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. The decision effectively denied the legal basis for segregation in the 21 states that still allowed segregated classrooms. This decision forever changed race relations in...

Few crimes are as serious as homicide, the taking of another person's life. It demands specially trained criminal investigators to collect evidence and bring those responsible to justice. This book walks readers through the scene of the crime and into the forensics lab. Along...

Author: Aileen WeintraubISBN-10: 1404255567ISBN-13: 9781404255562Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.61h x 8.90w x 0.07dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 56187 / Captain Kidd: Seventeenth-Century Pirate of the Indian Ocean and African Coast

Cybercrime is a very real threat in our Internet-connected society. This anthology provides your readers with a solid base of knowledge on cybercrime and provides resources that help to develop critical thinking skills. The essays in this volume offer a broad array of viewpoints....

What factors motivate modern day pirates? Are pirates the same as terrorists? Should international navies or local fleets handle pirates? Does aid help prevent piracy, or does it have no effect? This anthology explores the ongoing problem of modern-day piracy. Rising in prevalence at...

This edition offers readers a variety of articles that address the topic of cyberpredators. Essays and articles explore the dangers of online sexual exploitation, privacy concerns and "predator panic," the dangers of cyberbullying and cyberstalking, and concerns related to online dating sites. One essay...

Like all the other books in the Opposing Viewpoints series, this volume gives the power of knowledge and debate to the reader. Editor Kelly Wand explains what white-collar crime is, then gives the readers several opposing essays to consider about some highly-controversial views. Are...

This essential volume presents extracts and analysis of court decisions dealing with organized crime in the United States. Major rulings are explained, then majority and dissenting opinions are shared. Legal experts also analyze the lasting impact of each ruling. Readers will learn about removing...

At the Stable Minds ranch, twin sisters Emery and Everleighare learning something big: how to stay safe, speak up, and trustthe adults who care for them.With the gentle guidance of therapists Kayleigh and Zarrid-and the help of goats, ponies, and donkeys too-the girlsdiscover what...

Following rules and laws is a vital part of being a successful citizen. Young students will learn about the history behind these rules. They'll take to heart how rules and laws are designed to keep communities like their own safe. Aligned with elementary social...

The National Security Agency was founded in secrecy after World War II. Sometimes it is even jokingly called "No Such Agency" because nearly everything the agency does is kept secret. The NSA's real work came to light after Edward Snowden exposed some of its...

What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Amy KortuemISBN-10: 1977114008ISBN-13: 9781977114006Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w...

What does a jury do? Discover how a jury forms, its duties, and its importance in the court system. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1977113982ISBN-13: 9781977113986Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages:...

The law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Readers will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what the workers do, and what makes a law enforcement center special....

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: 1940803136ISBN-13: 9781940803135Publisher:...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy history of the Green Man 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...

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

Take a look at the world's stupidest criminals--from the banana gunman to the market bandits. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with...

What do people do at the White House? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch.Author: Diane Lindsey Reeves,Kelly WhiteISBN-10: 1634719166ISBN-13: 9781634719162Publisher: Cherry Lake...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a cyber cop. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a forensic psychologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent...

Find out all the different ways police officers help keep you safe.Author: Virginia O'BrianISBN-10: 1627123636ISBN-13: 9781627123631Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2014Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 4.53h x 7.95w x 0.10d

Imagine going on dangerous missions like James Bond? Well, real-life spies risk their lives everyday. They will do almost anything to get the job done, but not all spies are heroes. Double agents will even betray their own country to complete their tasks. If...

You see an airplane streaking through the sky. Is it a normal airplane flying vacationers to Florida? Or could it be a spy plane piloted by a robot taking pictures of you? As technology has advanced, so have the ways spies use that technology....

Did a family of four, including a six-year-old boy, spy on the U.S. military at Pearl Harbor during World War II? Is it possible that pigeons and mice could be used as spies? Some of the most famous and infamous spies in history are...

The Bill of Rights is an exceptionally important part of the Constitution. Not only does the Bill of Rights guarantee individual liberties and place limits on government powers, but without the addition of this section, the Constitution itself might never have been approved. This...

The U.S. Constitution is an essential part of governing the country. Its articles outline rules, laws, and procedures for our government. With this essential book, readers will learn about the intricacies of Article I and the inner workings of Congress. Through easy-to-understand language, vivid...

In mid-1787, some famous and important Americans gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They meant to amend the Articles of Confederation, but three young time travelers know they'll really be creating a whole new constitution for the United States! Gaby, Zoe, and Will visit the Philadelphia...

Sometimes detectives get the glory of being the crime solvers, but the true heroes are the scientists who give them the information they need to do their job. Forensic pathologists are experts in determining a person's cause of death. This unique book is part...

When crime scene investigators (CSIs) are called to the location of a murder, they document what they see in detail and carefully collect the evidence. Evidence isn't always obvious to the untrained eye. Readers of this remarkable book, which includes dynamic photographs, will become...

Accusations of voter fraud and voter suppression have been widespread in the 21st century, but the facts are often obscured. How much of a problem is voter fraud and what should be done to combat it? Will proposed measures be helpful or harmful to...

Vanishing Hitchhiker in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy story of the vanishing hitchhiker legend--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...

Gravity Hills in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy legend of Gravity Hills--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...

Gravity Hills in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy legend of Gravity Hills--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...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy history of the Green Man 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...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy history of the Bunny Man Bridge 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...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy history of the Roswell 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 of...

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

Did you know that some police stations have helicopters? Police officers use them to find people. Find out more in Police Station. This title is part of the Visiting My Community series, which has been developed for children pages 5 to 7.Author: Aaron CarrISBN-10:...

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for gathering information about other countries. The CIA reports to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), who in turn reports to the president. Learn more in Central Intelligence Agency, one of the titles...