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Author:Cicely Lewis
Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice
In the United States, Black men are almost six times more likely to be imprisoned than white men. This disproportionate impact can be traced back to slavery, Jim Crow laws, and the criminalization of Black people into the modern day. With growing awareness about...- $9.99
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Author:Laura Driscoll
I Want to Be a Police Officer
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...- $16.99
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Author:Heather Adamson
A Day in the Life of a Police Officer
This book follows a police officer through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.Author: Heather AdamsonISBN-10: 0736846700ISBN-13: 9780736846707Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2000Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 7.88h x 8.01w x 0.11dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...- $7.29
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Author:Steven Otfinoski
The Child Labor Reform Movement: An Interactive History Adventure
It's the 1800s, and you are a child from a poor family. You have to go to work to keep from starving. Will you: Work as a pauper apprentice in an English factory? Emigrate from Ireland in order to work in the New England...- $6.95
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Author:Diana Herweck
All in a Day's Work: Police Officer
Give children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. With this informative nonfiction title, readers will learn about various aspects of life as a police officer--from being accepted into the academy to keeping streets safe. Readers will learn...- $14.99
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Author:Debra A. Miller
Immigration
This anthology is a compendium of opinion on the extent, law-enforcement, citizenship-possibilities, and potential reform of the U.S.'s immigration practices. The writings in this anthology have been selected to introduce your readers to a wide array of divergent viewpoints on topics relating to immigration....- $32.00
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Author:Megan Stine
Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine...- $17.25
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Author:Kelli Hicks
Legal Assistant
A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you...- $8.75
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Author:Artika R. Tyner
Vigilante Danger: A Threat to Black Lives
Vigilantes are regular citizens who take justice into their own hands, outside of the law. When people take action in this way, the consequences can be devastating. Over the course of American history, vigilante behavior has led to the deaths of thousands of Black...- $30.65
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Author:Mari C. Schuh
All about Police Officers
Sesame Street loves community helpers. And when it comes to keeping the community safe, police officers are the community helpers to call. Cookie Monster and his friends help young readers learn all about police officers.Author: Mari C. SchuhISBN-10: 154158998XISBN-13: 9781541589988Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...- $29.32
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Author:Matt Chandler
Daring Escape from Alcatraz
Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a...- $29.32
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Author:Hana Bajramovic
Whose Right Is It? the Second Amendment and the Fight Over Guns
Discover the truth about the Second Amendment, the NRA, and the United States' centuries-long fight over guns in this first-of-its-kind book for middle grade readers.A compelling, clear analysis of one of our country's oldest dilemmas: how to balance gun rights with public safety. It...- $19.99
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Author:B. Keith Davidson
Detection Dog
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things in between. Find out how these dogs are out there every day making the world a safer...- $8.75
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Author:Daphne Robinson
Delinquent: How the American Juvenile Court is Failing Black Children
Black children are more than twice as likely as white children to be arrested. Black children are five times more likely than white children to be detained or committed to youth jails. These statistics are shocking because black children only make up 16% of...- $15.00
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Author:Richard Panchyk
Power to the People!: A Young People's Guide to Fighting for Our Rights as Citizens and Consumers
An important and empowering history of and guide to the battle for our right to safe products and conditions--for younger readers. Corporations enter our daily lives from the moment we wake up until we turn off the lights at night. Large Internet companies, health...- $17.95
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Author:Emma Bland Smith
The Gardener of Alcatraz: A True Story
A prisoner gardens his way to freedom in this inspiring picture-book biography. When Elliott Michener was locked away in Alcatraz for counterfeiting, he was determined to defy the odds and bust out. But when he got a job tending the prison garden, a funny...- $16.99
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Author:Patricia Brennan Demuth
Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
You've probably seen her on T-shirts, mugs, and even tattoos. Now that famous face graces the cover of this Who Was? book. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker always spoke...- $15.99
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Author:B. Keith Davidson
Detection Dog
A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things in between. Find out how these dogs are out there every day making the world a safer...- $30.60
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Author:Brienna Rossiter
We Need Public Safety Workers
This book celebrates workers, such as firefighters and EMTs, who help keep communities safe. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level,...- $28.50
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Author:Carol Kim
Disappearance of Skyjacker D. B. Cooper
On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn't his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of...- $29.32
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Author:Susan Goldman Rubin
Give Us the Vote!: Over 200 Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot
The activism, heroic efforts, and ongoing struggles for the right to vote are chronicled by an award-winning nonfiction author. For over 200 years, people have marched, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in the United States. Others,...- $14.99
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Author:Cylin Busby
The Year We Disappeared: A Father-Daughter Memoir
The extraordinary true crime story of a family, a brutal shooting, and the year that would change their lives forever. When Cylin Busby was nine years old, she was obsessed with Izod clothing, the Muppets, and a box turtle she kept in a shoebox....- $10.99
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Author:B. Keith Davidson
Police Dog
Police dogs are trained to do many different jobs. Some patrol, some are used to attack, and others are used to sniff out illegal substances. Find out how police dogs serve and protect communities all around the world.Author: B. Keith DavidsonISBN-10: 1039646069ISBN-13: 9781039646063Publisher: Crabtree...- $30.60
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Author:B. Keith Davidson
Police Dog
Police dogs are trained to do many different jobs. Some patrol, some are used to attack, and others are used to sniff out illegal substances. Find out how police dogs serve and protect communities all around the world.Author: B. Keith DavidsonISBN-10: 1039647332ISBN-13: 9781039647336Publisher: Crabtree...- $8.75
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Author:Matt Chandler
Daring Escape from Alcatraz
Located on an island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once considered one of the country's most secure prisons. But that didn't stop three prisoners from making a daring escape the night of June 11, 1962. They set sail across the bay on a...- $7.95
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Author:Eve Porinchak
One Cut
Real stories. Real teens. Real crimes. A backyard brawl turned media circus filled with gang accusations turns a small, quiet town upside down in this second book in the new Simon True series. On May 22, 1995 at 7 p.m. sixteen-year-old Jimmy Farris and...- $12.99
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Author:Kelli Hicks
Legal Assistant
A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you...- $30.60
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Author:James L. Swanson
The President Has Been Shot!: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
A YALSA-ALA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award FinalistA breathtaking and dramatic account of the JFK assassination by the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Lincoln's Killer.In his new young-adult book on the Kennedy assassination, James Swanson will transport readers back to one...- $18.99
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Author:Wiley Blevins
Horses on Patrol
Young Readers will meet the animal and human officers of the New York City Mounted Police Unit. Learn how they are trained and cared for and where they live.Author: Wiley BlevinsISBN-10: 1634403673ISBN-13: 9781634403672Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.60w...- $6.99
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Author:Anthony Ray Hinton
The Sun Does Shine: An Innocent Man, a Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times, now adapted for younger readers, with a revised foreword by Just Mercy author Bryan Stevenson. In 1985,...- $19.99
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Author:Heather Camlot
I Can't Do What?: Strange Laws and Rules from Around the World
Did you know that you can't keep a goldfish in a round goldfish bowl in Rome? That you can't take a selfie while running with the bulls in Pamplona? That you can't climb a tree in a Toronto city park? This book is a...- $14.95
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Author:Kirsten Chang
Obeying Laws
Laws are rules that we must follow. Obeying the law is a key part of being a responsible citizen. In this low-level text, young readers will learn what laws are and why it is important to obey them. Special features visually reinforce the text...- $26.95
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Author:Amy Kortuem
The U.S. Supreme Court
What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, 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: 1977118232ISBN-13: 9781977118233Publisher:...- $6.95
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Author:Kirsten Chang
Obeying Laws
Laws are rules that we must follow. Obeying the law is a key part of being a responsible citizen. In this low-level text, young readers will learn what laws are and why it is important to obey them. Special features visually reinforce the text...- $6.99
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Author:Portia Bright Pittman
There Ought to Be a Law
There Ought to be a Law-A Bright Day at the State Capitol is a fun, informational picture story book for ages 6-9 about how bills become laws. The illustrated story takes Eliza and Martin on a visit to the state legislature. At the Capitol,...- $17.99
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Author:Anita Yasuda
Forensics: Cool Women Who Investigate
How do scientists solve mysteries? With forensics! Every crime scene contains forensic evidence that helps investigators discover exactly what happened. Forensics is the science of gathering and examining information about a past event, usually to solve a crime or legal problem. In Forensics: Cool...- $9.95
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Author:Christina Fisanick
Crime and Criminals
Do prisoners have too many rights? Should older prisoners be released early? Are white-collar criminals given lighter sentences? Do tougher sentences deter crime? These and several other questions are debated and answered in this book. Readers benefit from more than one intelligent opinion on...- $33.80
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Author:Kirsten Chang
Jury Duty
Jury duty is an important part of being a responsible citizen. It helps ensure that trials are fair and just. In this low-level text, beginning readers will learn about the importance of juries and how they work. Special features teach readers about the qualifications...- $26.95
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Author:Jessica Gunderson
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: A Day That Changed America
On April 14, 1865, only days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford's Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped forward in his seat. Hours later, the United States had lost its leader. Now readers can step...- $29.32
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Author:Artika R. Tyner
Vigilante Danger: A Threat to Black Lives
Vigilantes are regular citizens who take justice into their own hands, outside of the law. When people take action in this way, the consequences can be devastating. Over the course of American history, vigilante behavior has led to the deaths of thousands of Black...- $9.99
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Author:Mari C. Schuh
All about Police Officers
Sesame Street loves community helpers. And when it comes to keeping the community safe, police officers are the community helpers to call. Cookie Monster and his friends help young readers learn all about police officers.Author: Mari C. SchuhISBN-10: 1728413974ISBN-13: 9781728413976Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...- $9.99
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Author:Quinn M. Arnold
Police Cars
Hello, police cars and taxis. Hello, ... fun The popular Seedlings series now offers irresistible introductions to four familiar community vehicles. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books spotlight the...- $8.99
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Author:Chris Cooper
Eyewitness Forensic Science: Discover the Fascinating Methods Scientists Use to Solve Crimes
Learn all about the thrilling world of forensic science, from how to analyze fingerprints to investigating scenes of major incidents. Every aspect of forensic science is explained in the child-friendly yet detailed, fact-packed style of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, with photography revealing everything...- $9.99
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Author:Susan Goldman Rubin
Give Us the Vote!: Over Two Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot
The corruption, activism, heroic efforts, and ongoing struggles for the right to vote are chronicled by an award-winning nonfiction author. For over 200 years, people have marched, gone to jail, risked their lives, and even died trying to get the right to vote in...- $19.99
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Author:Marc Crabtree
Meet My Neighbor, the Police Officer
Spend a day with police officer Jenn Gellel. Jenn starts her day at home with her husband, Brad, and their dog, Zeke. Follow her to work at the police station, on patrol in a police car, and peforming jobs such as directing traffic. By...- $8.95
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Author:Shirley Jackson
The Witchcraft of Salem Village
Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba.When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off...- $5.99
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Author:Meg Gaertner
Dolores Huerta: Labor Organizer
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Dolores Huerta, including the boycotts and marches she led to protect the rights of farmworkers. Historic images, "Did You Know?" sidebars, and a "Topic Spotlight" special feature provide added interest and context.Author: Meg...- $31.35
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Author:Danielle Smith-Llera
Hate Crime in America: From Prejudice to Violence
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...- $8.95
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Author:David Erik Nelson
Teen Issues in S.E. Hinton's the Outsiders
This critical volume explores S.E. Hinton's classic novel The Outsiders through the lens of teen issues. The text discusses a variety of topics, including Hinton's life and influences, whether the novel offers an overly romanticized view of teen life, and whether social bonds are...- $32.00
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Author:Brianna Dumont
Thrilling Thieves: Thrilling Thieves: Liars, Cheats, and Cons Who Changed History
Dramatic True Tales of Thomas Edison, Catherine the Great, Boss Tweed, Queen Elizabeth I, and More What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? They're all too upstanding to be included in Thrilling Thieves: Liars, Cheats, and Cons who Changed...- $12.99
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