Law & Crime - Kids

The highly publicized OJ Simpson trial sparked an interest in the application of science to criminal investigations, leading to popular TV shows, books, and movies on the topic. This book looks at how crimes are solved with the help of forensic science.Author: Max M....

This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law; kings and queens...

Committing a felony at a young age can set a young adult back in many ways, including personal relationships, education, and career path. With guidance from the right people, it is possible to recover from a felony conviction. This volume provides practical information about...

When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times.Author: Melissa HigginsISBN-10: 1484683420ISBN-13: 9781484683422Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages:...

Introduces children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come...

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...

When seven-year-old Hilde Lysiak found out her new town didn't have a paper, she grabbed a notepad and began to work. Hilde Lysiak spent her early childhood in New York City with a passion for journalism. When her family moved to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Hilde...

Step back in time to the birth of the United States and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free in this Spanish entry in the WHO HQ series! Retroceda en el tiempo al nacimiento de Estados Unidos en esta obra en español...

Spanish speakers can now learn the truly inspiring story of the first Latin Supreme Court Justice. Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer la historia verdaderamente inspiradora de la primera jueza latina del Tribunal Supremo. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every...

Nosotros, el pueblo de Who HQ, traemos a los lectores la historia completa (argumentos y todo) de cómo surgió la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the United States Constitution came...

A young reader edition of the New York Times bestseller and National Book Award finalist about one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes, the Reign of Terror against the Osage people. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were...

Since 2003, the Ten List has been used in public and private schools with dramatic results.If you can control behavior, you can control crime. Rewarding students for legal behavior is a game-changer. Crime prevention is "child's play". Holy scripture talks about training up children...

Many crime shows and movies deal with the topic of a mysterious disappearance, but fictional stories often sensationalize the topic in order to catch the viewer's interest. In reality, finding a missing person can be hard work for detectives, as there are sometimes few...

This book is the unforetold story of what happened after the "Slave Trade". His story decided to leave a few decades of pages, definitions and terms out of the book of story telling. The world unto which the negro ancestors had to endure is...

It's a dog's life When they are abandoned, Max and his brother scrounge for food and a safe place to sleep. Life on the streets is rough, but then a man captures the two dogs and eventually they are sent... to prison It's a...

President John F. Kennedy was a popular president. On November 22, 1963, he waved to excited crowds from the back of a car as it wound through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Suddenly, gunshots rang out. The president had been shot! He died shortly...

President John F. Kennedy was a popular president. On November 22, 1963, he waved to excited crowds from the back of a car as it wound through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Suddenly, gunshots rang out. The president had been shot! He died shortly...

Mary's Mommy is a Lawyer. What's a Lawyer? is a chapter book encouraging young girls to study law. Notice, I said "study law", not "become a lawyer". That too. But law is wonderful training for many different careers and fields of interest: 1. Would...

The use of the death penalty has been declining in recent years, and in 2016 the number of executions in the U.S. hit a 25-year low. This anthology provides a collection of essays that present a diverse array of views on the death penalty....

This evenly balanced volume examines issues surrounding minorities and the law, including affirmative action, voter ID laws, and racial profiling. Readers are given two perspectives on the same topic, supporting Social Studies curriculum as well as being a great resource for report-writing and researching.Author:...

According to a U.N. estimate, up to 200 million women are missing in the world today due to gendercide. Gendercide is the systematic killing of members of a specific gender. The horrific idea, that if a baby will be a certain sex, it should...

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...

Editor Dedria Bryfonski has chosen primary source writings to explore issues related to family violence, including what contributes to family violence, is family violence a gender issue, whether efforts to reduce family violence effective, and what are the consequences of family violence.Author: Dedria BryfonskiISBN-10:...

This book presents readers with a collection of seventeen essays that discuss various viewpoints on issues relevant to the subject of polygamy. Topics covered include tolerance, freedom of choice, jealousy, legalization, and women's' rights.Author: Stefan KiesbyeISBN-10: 0737761946ISBN-13: 9780737761948Publisher: Greenhaven PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/03/2012Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Some troubled teens may be fortunate enough to avoid incarceration or hospitalization for their actions, by being assigned to a residential treatment program. Programs like these offer a range of services, including drug and alcohol treatment, confidence building, military-style discipline, and psychological counseling. They...

This volume discusses airport security in the United States. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Across four chapters, essays debate whether airport security works, whether passenger screen policies are effective, and whether...

This collection of essays offers readers a comprehensive look at the issues surrounding alternative prisons. This necessary book explores the effectiveness of the American prison system, the use of boot camps as a potential alternative for juveniles and adults, the role of electronic monitoring...

This must-have volume explores topics relating to child custody by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Selected articles discuss many aspects relating to the legal terms which are used to describe the legal relationship between...

Is a crime the same if a minor perpetrates it? What factors might distinguish a child's actions from an adult's? What role does brain development play in crime and sentencing? Can juveniles be rehabilitated? Why are minority youth disproportionately imprisoned? This anthology wades into...

The Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre, but people still line up to see the spot where it used to hang. Diamond thieves steal millions of dollars' worth of jewels, but how do they sell them for cash? How do some heists succeed,...

The crime organizations most often portrayed in movies and on television are interesting, but they've got nothing on the real world of organized crime. Who really controls certain parts of Russia? Could it be the Red Mafia? A group called the Triads, of China,...

Keep the peace, protect our communities, and save lives! In this book, readers will meet the brave police officers who put their lives on the line to make sure our families and towns are safe and secure. Aimed at emergent readers, the text also...

This collection of essays discusses the severity of government gridlock and what some of its causes are. This book asks how government gridlock should be addressed and how filibuster reform will impact this issue. Essays are arranged in a for-or-against format, so that readers...

This essential volume presents viewpoints that are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. Readers will evaluate whether the criminal justice system needs reform, and consider the state of the incarceration system in the United States. They will analyze whether...

This book explores s a wide diversity of opinions on the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing on crime, including the three strikes law. It discusses the inherent fairness of mandatory sentences: Are they discriminatory? Do they usurp judicial power and result in overcrowd prisons?...

Editor Margaret Haerens compiled several fascinating essays that take opposing views over issues relating to the Supreme Court. Readers will evaluate whether the Supreme Court is an effective check on the Executive branch. One essay states that the Supreme Court should not decide the...

Looking for a children's book about lawyers? This is it!It's "Take Your Kid to Work Day" and Andrew is beyond excited to go to work with Mama until he realizes that he does not know what Mama does for work. "I am a lawyer...

A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history's most notorious - and deadly - people. Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people...

Editor David Erik Nelson has compiled several fascinating essays on issues related to online pornography. Article topics include whether or not online pornography harms society, whether it harm individuals, it should be regulated, and whether it poses a special threat to minors. Essay sources...

For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many...

The U.S. Constitution famously opens with "We the people." What about the rest of it? This valuable volume takes readers on a deep dive into the Constitution and its last four articles. Covering Articles IV to VI, the accessible narrative explains important concepts like...

The writers of the U.S. Constitution called for federal courts to judge cases according to the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress. Article III empowers the Supreme Court and federal courts to judge controversies between different states and their citizens. In this important...