Law And Crime category: 166 books

A work years ahead of its time, looking at the social issues in Victorian England and presenting pioneering ways of solving them from a Christian perspective. Although this was written over a hundred years ago, the same core issues still lie at the heart of Western society, and thus this revolutionary...

Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, is the subject of the sixteenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to...

Far too often, teens find themselves caught up in the legal system over actions that didn’t seem like a big deal at the time. Unforeseen consequences of small pranks, petty theft, public drinking or urination, simple assault, and trespassing can become too overwhelming for somebody without legal...

This nonfiction reader gives children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. 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 what a typical day in the police academy is like...

Each Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics eShort is a single chapter from the full Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics title, packaged as a mini eBook. Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics eShorts include DNA and Blood Testing, Fingerprints, Autopsy, and The CSI Effect.

This fact-filled, nonfiction e-book will teach readers about various types of laws--from city laws to national ones--and what impact they have on us. The detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive Spanish-translated text work together to inspire readers to learn all they can about laws. A...

The colony of Massachusetts in 1692 was a harsh place. Disease, hunger, and the threat of war made life stressful. Colonists clung to their religious faith and looked for someone to blame. Some accused their fellow colonists of causing the troubles through the practice of witchcraft. The hysteria spread...

Each Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics eShort is a single chapter from the full Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics title, packaged as a mini eBook. Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics eShorts include DNA and Blood Testing, Fingerprints, Autopsy, and The CSI Effect.

Not every child is lucky enough to live in a safe, loving home. Many young people live in difficult, unhealthy, or even dangerous conditions. Luckily, there are systems in place to help kids caught in theses situations. Child protective services are working hard to help children in need. Ryan Delaney...

Each Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics eShort is a single chapter from the full Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics title, packaged as a mini eBook. Origins: Whodunnit: Forensics eShorts include DNA and Blood Testing, Fingerprints, Autopsy, and The CSI Effect.

Each Origins: Whodunnit: Heists eShort is a single chapter from the full Origins: Whodunnit: Heists title, packaged as a mini eBook. Origins: Whodunnit: Heists eShorts include Bank Heists, Art Heists, Heists and Hostages, and Cash and Jewel Heists.

Prior to the existence of the Eighth Amendment, there was little to protect citizens of the English colonies from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. The enduring freedoms guaranteed by this amendment are extremely important to all U.S. citizens. Readers will learn...

The Third Amendment guarantees that soldiers cannot be quartered with U.S. citizens during times of peace. At the time of its passage, this amendment made a significant difference in the lives of American citizens. It formed a separation between America’s military and its civilians. Although seldom...

¿Quién mantiene a su comunidad a salvo? Los agentes de policía trabajan en una variedad de lugares para ayudar a proteger a las personas de los daños y asegurarse de que todo el mundo está obedeciendo las leyes. Fotos coloridas ayudan a los lectores a aprender cómo los oficiales de policía...