Law & Crime - Kids

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in Tennessee, invented a new device called LABRADOR. It uses smell to help find dead bodies. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Forensics, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.Author: John PerritanoISBN-10:...

From fingerprints to forensics, Crime explores the basic science concepts behind the way we search for suspects and solve crimes.Author: Janice ParkerISBN-10: 1510538437ISBN-13: 9781510538436Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.10h x 7.50w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz...

Police officers are some of our communities' most important people. These men and women put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and protect the people living in them. Readers learn about the life of police officers and the tough and...

Robert Leroy Parker's transformation into Butch Cassidy wasn't immediate. He worked on ranches as a cowboy, was a butcher for a time, and finally chose a path of crime in the American West in the late 1800s. Cassidy's involvement with the band of outlaws...

Rules at school, laws, and the three branches of government are explained. Full color photographs and charts with text boxes clarify each concept.Author: Derek MarshallISBN-10: 1435800974ISBN-13: 9781435800977Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2008Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbs

Espionage--the practice of spying to gather secret information--isn't a new method of gaining an edge on a competitor or enemy. However, technology has opened new doors to this sometimes illegal covert activity. Many countries, including the United States, even have government-sanctioned spies. There's some...

With the pervasiveness of technology, cybercrime is on the rise--at great cost to businesses and individuals. While high-profile cases hit the news, many more unreported and undetected cybercrimes take place each day. This timely book explains the many insidious areas of cybercrime, including worms,...

Police didn't always have the crime-solving methods and technology available today. Even the best detectives sometimes couldn't gather enough evidence to solve crimes. This compelling book focuses on these cold cases, crimes that haven't been solved after a complete investigation. Readers learn about painstaking...

Tech to Protect explores many of the incredible technological innovations that are occurring in the defense industry, including weaponry and military hardware, as well as surveillance and cybersecurity programs. Robots and drones are replacing humans in combat situations and police officers and soldiers are...

This timely and important title examines the motivations, events, and effects of the terrorist practice of taking hostages. From political bargaining throughout history to current activity by the terrorist group ISIS, readers will consider the reasons that groups engage in hostage taking and learn...

The Watergate burglary in 1972, in which men linked to the White House broke into the headquarters of the Democratic Party, led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon. Author William Noble tells this fascinating and dramatic story, explaining the complex political and legal...

A breathtaking and dramatic account of the JFK assassination by the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER! FORMAT: 4 CDs, UnabridgedNARRATOR: TBA In his new young-adult book on the Kennedy assassination, James Swanson will transport readers back to one of the...

What if your child knew how to spot trouble early, make smart choices under pressure, and stay calm when life gets confusing?School teaches reading, writing, and numbers. But many of the most important life skills are learned somewhere else. Children still need help learning...

Author: Truett LarkISBN-13: 9798234058195Publisher: Easy Kids BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/10/2026Pages: 30Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

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 Second Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment...

"All About USA Constitution: A Kid's Guide to Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities" takes young readers on an exciting journey into the heart of America's most important rulebook. From how the Constitution was written to how it protects our rights and guides leaders, this book...

Author: Erin Thompson,Neon SquidISBN-10: 1684496314ISBN-13: 9781684496310Publisher: Neon SquidLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2026Pages: 48Format: Hardcover

This book describes how crisis negotiators work to free hostages and convince people in crisis not to harm others. 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...

America is a complex tapestry of laws, from the local ones passed by your city council to national laws made by Congress. Sometimes Congress passes a law to build a program, such as the Affordable Care Act, and then hands some or all of...

What goes on in the halls of government and who gets to make the decisions that shape kids' communities and affect their everyday lives? This series employs a kid-friendly approach to explain who is in change and how government works on the local, state,...

When a crime occurs, investigators are on the case. Using a careful scientific process, they study the clues, including fingerprint, ballistics, digital, and blood evidence. Follow along and see how these highly trained crime scene and forensics investigators analyze what's left behind to move...

As immigration and naturalization processes continue to dominate U.S. news headlines and political rhetoric, the tangible fear of having one's family torn apart is only growing greater for those who flock to the United States for work, education, or refuge. This book looks at...

Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race in the Criminal Justice System examines the experience of minorities in the court and prison system, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and...

The maintenance of liberty and equality requires a legal system in which the police are constrained by the rule of law. Justice, Policing, and the Rule of Law, one of the titles in the Foundations of Democracy series, examines the need for security officials...

One of the great benefits of living in a free country is having the right to freely express yourself. In the United States, the Constitution guarantees free speech for everyone. This freedom also applies to writing, art, music, and other forms of expression. Still,...

Technology has had a great influence on the legal system, particularly the right to privacy. This book explains how individual rights are being challenged in cyberspace, through digital media, and the pursuit of national security. Readers are introduced to topics such as what rights...

While the ever-evolving criminal mind continues to be a menace to society, science is on the case and is ready to track down the worst offenders. Readers explore the science behind combating crime and discover what science is doing to thwart the dishonest and...

Search the extensive U - X - L Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library with ease with this cumulative index to the entire set.Author: Sarah HermsenISBN-10: 0787691747ISBN-13: 9780787691745Publisher: UXLLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2004Pages: 39Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.96w x 0.27d

The Constitution of the United States lists many rights for citizens. A fair trial by jury is one of those rights. A jury is made up of people from the place where the crime happened. These jurors are picked from a pool of citizens....

The Fifth Amendment is one of the more complex and far-reaching amendments to the US Constitution, so this book begins by breaking down each clause one by one, explaining the legalese in uncomplicated language, thus allowing the reader to reach a full understanding of...

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...

In 1839, a group of enslaved Africans bound for Cuba mutinied on their ship, the Amistad. They attempted to sail back to Africa, but ended up in the waters off New York, where they were recaptured and put on trial. Author Melissa Eisen Azarian...

This book presents and analyzes four major court cases that have shaped the issue of medical rights. Readers will be introduced to the case and decision, then read majority and dissenting opinions. Legal experts and other professionals then provide analysis on the impact of...

Author: Angela Banner JosephISBN-10: 1943945187ISBN-13: 9781943945184Publisher: Dr. Angela M. JosephLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2024Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d

An in-depth look at how crime scene investigators use evidence found at crime scenes to identify victims and suspects, employing real-life examples such as The Nightstalker case.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1628324708ISBN-13: 9781628324709Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2017Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.30dReview Citation(s):...

An in-depth look at how digital forensic examiners analyze devices with forensic tools to prevent cybercrimes and catch criminals, employing real-life examples such as the BTK killer case.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1628324694ISBN-13: 9781628324693Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/03/2017Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.30dReview...

Identity theft is sometimes considered a victimless crime, but readers will discover the truth about this damaging kind of crime as they learn about its history and the ways identity thieves work today. Essential facts about the methods identity thieves use including stealing mail...

With the tragic rise in school shootings in recent decades, gun control is increasingly becoming a matter on which children are qualified to weigh in. However, without an understanding of what gun control measures are being proposed and debated, it is impossible to formulate...

The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, is responsible for collecting federal taxes and enforcing tax laws. In this educational guide, readers will learn all about the IRS, how it functions, and why it's important. Designed to deepen readers' understanding of curricular social studies topics,...

The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, is responsible for collecting federal taxes and enforcing tax laws. In this educational guide, readers will learn all about the IRS, how it functions, and why it's important. Designed to deepen readers' understanding of curricular social studies topics,...

The purpose of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, is to protect public health in America. From the foods we eat to the medicines we take, Americans put their trust in the FDA to ensure the safety of the items we buy...

This high-interest book introduces readers to the CIA! Responsible for intelligence gathering and analysis abroad as well as covert action against foreign governments, the CIA reports directly to the president and to the National Security Council. Readers will enjoy demystifying this inscrutable agency, learning...

Al Capone wasn't a terrible criminal just because he was a murderer, ran a crime family, and had to do with drugs and gambling. The scariest thing about Al Capone was the inability of the police to capture him! In this book, readers meet...

The passage of the Eighteenth Amendment in 1920 ushered in the era of Prohibition. It also induced many crime syndicates to produce and distribute alcohol. It was during this time that the infamous crime boss Al Capone rose to power through violence, cunning, and...

Now that online communication has become a routine part of everyday life, it is important for teens to understand how constitutional principles apply in the digital age. According to the courts, the First Amendment right to free speech applies online. However, this guarantee is...

The term "juvenile detention" is commonly used as a synonym for the incarceration of juvenile offenders, but in the legal system the term has a more specific meaning. Juveniles are "detained" immediately after being arrested; consequently, detention is the period of temporary custody before...

According to the National Crime Prevention Council, nearly 24 percent of shoplifters who have been arrested are teenagers between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. Chances are, a young person you know has shoplifted or is considering it. This book addresses all the issues...

Some people may believe that violations of civil liberties during the search of one's office, property, possessions, or person are something that only criminals have to worry about, yet any citizen can become the subject of a search. Many of these searches can be...

Teens today can hardly conceive of a world in which women did not have the right to vote and women's domain truly was the home. Showing the long way that American women have come, this book reviews the major events in the fight for...

With the popularity of the "CSI" franchise and other shows that shine the light on forensics, this book will keep your readers' interest. It's a great preliminary resource for reluctant readers as well.Author: Jeffrey SpauldingISBN-10: 1404213449ISBN-13: 9781404213449Publisher: Rosen CentralLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2008Pages: 64Format: Library BindingWeight:...