Law & Crime - Kids

What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1977113974ISBN-13: 9781977113979Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1977113958ISBN-13:...

How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Amy KortuemISBN-10: 1977113931ISBN-13: 9781977113931Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

More than 2.7 million children in America have a parent in prison. When a parent is incarcerated it can be very difficult to explain that to a child. This unique coloring book was created to serve as a conversation starter between adults who plan...

"In this book, teens write about their first-hand experiences with cops, crime, and punishment. And they explore what it really takes to help teens build a more positive future"--P. [4] of cover.Author: Laura LonghineISBN-10: 1935552414ISBN-13: 9781935552413Publisher: Youth Communication, New York CenterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2010Pages: 128Format:...

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams are called to perform the most dangerous duties in law enforcement. These extreme situations include apprehending heavily armed suspects, hostage rescue, riots, and other dangerous duties. Through clear text and dramatic full-color photography, readers will learn how SWAT...

Through dramatic photography and clear text, readers will learn the important role of police dogs in the field of law enforcement. The history of canine patrols is covered, as well as the most common breeds, training, and the many different jobs these animals have...

Elections are important events in democratic governments, and voting is a right and a responsibility. Being educated about the election process in an important part of becoming an informed citizen. This book explores the election system, key elections that happen in the United States,...

As the most extensive database, fingerprints have helped solve millions of crimes. Young readers will discover how investigators use this unique identifier to bring criminals to justice in this riveting high/low title.Author: Grace CampbellISBN-10: 1541590554ISBN-13: 9781541590557Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

At the scene of a crime, an evidence marker sits next to a pool of blood while an investigator's camera catalogs the scene. Explore how blood evidence is collected, how it's tested at the lab, and how scientists match the blood to a suspect...

Intellectual property affects everyone. Even from an early age, children consume books, movies, and music, and start to recognize logos. Kids are not likely to learn about trademarks, patents, and copyrights in grade school, so they go by what they hear in pop culture....

Becoming part of a gang happens--but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be a gang...

The Supreme Court protects everyone's constitutional rights. But what do you know about the highest court in the country? Learn where the Supreme Court fits in the judicial branch, how justices land their jobs, and what the court's rulings mean for the country as...

Hate crime in the United States is on the rise. The FBI has reported that hate crimes rose by 17 percent in 2017, increasing for the third straight year, and the trend continued into 2018 and 2019. The crimes are most commonly motivated by...

What problems do America's prisons face? Who is in America's prisons? Are prisoners treated humanely? Do prison alternatives work? Providing uncomplicated answers to these complicated questions is no easy task. This collection of pro versus con essays offers the solution; there are many sides...

Editor Dedria Bryfonski has compiled essays to explore issues related to human trafficking, including what factors contribute to human trafficking, if internet sites used for sex trafficking should be shut down, if globalization promotes human trafficking, and how human trafficking can be eliminated.Author: Dedria...

This comprehensive edition explores the topic of the legal drinking age. It explores whether the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) has been effective, efforts to lower the MLDA, impact of MLDA on safety, and examines legal drinking ages outside of America. Readers will learn...

Girls have always enjoyed playing sports. But before Title IX, they did not always get the chance to play on school sports teams. Passed in 1972, the new law required that schools provide girls with equal opportunities to play sports. This nonfiction book explores...

From Jezebel to Catherine the Great, from Cleopatra to Mae West, from Mata Hari to Bonnie Parker, strong women have been a problem for historians, storytellers, and readers. Strong females smack of the unfeminine. They have been called wicked, wanton, and willful. Sometimes that...

Founded in the aftermath of World War II, the Central Intelligence Agency has since become a cornerstone of American intelligence gathering. It has also become embroiled in some of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries' most significant foreign policy controversies. Our classic images of spies...

This book teaches aspiring scientists the role of crime scene investigators in the field of law enforcement. Through clear text and large, full-color photographs, readers will witness the day-to-day lives of these specialists. Topics covered include fingerprint analysis, forensic fluids, ballistics, forensic entomology, and...

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...

Your child will have so much fun and spend a lot of time coloring in this adorable Policeman and Fireman Coloring Book Cute pictures of both girls and boys in police and firefighter gear will keep their interest. The cool coloring pages range from...

A good detective knows that crime scene evidence can make or break a case. Learn how to look for evidence, how to collect it, and what it can tell us in this captivating high/low title Author: Grace CampbellISBN-10: 1541590570ISBN-13: 9781541590571Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Crime scene investigators walk past the yellow tape with one mission: to figure out what happened. Discover what it takes to be an investigator and learn about the investigation process in this high/low book, from hunting for evidence to interviewing witnesses.Author: Grace CampbellISBN-10: 1541590562ISBN-13:...

The Manson Family Murders explores all sides of these famous killings. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, societal impacts, and more related to Charles Manson and his Family's crimes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core...

Catching a Russian Spy is the story of the FBI's investigation of Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who turned Russian spy, and the agent who helped bring him to justice.Aldrich H. "Rick" Ames was a 31-year veteran of the CIA. He was also a Russian...

More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis....

More than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis....

This volume examines whether or not the Internet should be censored, who should govern the Internet, what the best ways to fight Internet Censorship are, and which legal measures effectively address Internet Censorship. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected...

One of the essays in this book offers a very logical 'starting off point' to the connection between mental illness and criminal behavior. It says that they cannot be compared as there are far too many varying definitions of either. Another essay asserts that...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the law that opened the door for greater opportunities for girls and women, with this refreshed edition of the nonfiction illustrated middle grade book about an important victory in the fight for equality. Not long ago, people...

Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous art heists, and much more, in this first-ever true crime book specifically for kids. True crime is a genre that captures readers of all...

The titles in this visually stunning new biography series will provide middle-school readers with an understanding of each explorer's life and achievements. Primary source documents such as journal entries, maps, and letters supplement engaging and detailed prose to explain the voyages and the impact...

Nearly 800 years ago, a man name Sung Tz'u wrote a book detailing forensic methods. Today, forensic tools such as fingerprinting and DNA testing are used to solve crimes around the world. Find out more in Forensics, one of the titles in The Hidden...

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 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 important and revered part of our nation's history and government, but it wasn't always that way. With this beneficial book, readers learn how the U.S. Constitution came to be, from its predecessor the Articles of Confederation to the final...

Clear text and exciting, full-color photography teach readers about the patrol cops, the first line of defense in the field of law enforcement. This title will detail a patrol cop's most important duties in stopping crime and protecting lives. Includes information on how cops...

Taxes have been part of the United States since its very beginning. Taxes on food, property, and income are often in the news and are often discussed and debated by adults, but young people also need to know the basics about taxes. This guide...

Taxes have been part of the United States since its very beginning. Taxes on food, property, and income are often in the news and are often discussed and debated by adults, but young people also need to know the basics about taxes. This guide...

Laws and legal systems have existed around the world for thousands of years. These rules give a country structure and keep people safe. However, laws can also be challenged and changed. This volume examines the legal system in the United States, navigating its origins,...

Elections are important events in democratic governments, and voting is a right and a responsibility. Being educated about the election process in an important part of becoming an informed citizen. This book explores the election system, key elections that happen in the United States,...

The system of checks balances between the branches of the U.S. government is written into the Constitution, but it isn't always clearly understood. How does each branch keep the others from getting too powerful? The answer is waiting for readers to discover in this...

The system of checks balances between the branches of the U.S. government is written into the Constitution, but it isn't always clearly understood. How does each branch keep the others from getting too powerful? The answer is waiting for readers to discover in this...

Many people associate the phrase "law and order" with popular television. Politicians and pundits in recent years have frequently used the phrase when discussing current issues and proposed solutions to problems. However, what does this phrase actually mean? Engaging fact boxes and full-color photographs...

The case is closed--but did police arrest the right culprit? Controversial techniques used by investigators can pin a crime on the wrong person. Learn about the consequences of these techniques and what's being done to fix them in this high/low title.Author: Grace CampbellISBN-10: 1541590589ISBN-13:...

From your cell phone signal to your search history, digital clues can help investigators solve crimes. Readers will learn the ins and outs of digital forensics in this fascinating high/low title.Author: Grace CampbellISBN-10: 1541590538ISBN-13: 9781541590533Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize:...

What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1977118216ISBN-13: 9781977118219Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.Author: Martha E. H. RustadISBN-10: 1977118208ISBN-13:...