Explains, in question and answer format, legal rights of minors and their duties and responsibilities under the law regarding parents, trouble at home, school, jobs, and money.
Provides information to help young readers understand laws, recognize responsibilities, and appreciate their rights, especially in relation to parents, school, job, and personal matters.
Examines the history and operation of the judicial branch of the United States government, discussing the responsibilities and powers of the chief justices of the Supreme Court.
Discusses tort law, which relates to situations in which one person has injured or caused harm to another. Each chapter is followed by a workbook section.
A coming-of-age profile of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who became the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and overcame gender discriminaton and anti-semitism in order to achieve her appointment.
the power of your voice, from student elections to the Supreme Court
Jacobs, Thomas A
2016
Encourages teens to recognize the importance of voting and making their voices heard in the democratic process, focusing on Supreme Court decisions that came down to a single vote.
"Going to Court provides a younger generation with an in-depth look at the processes of the U.S. Justice System. This middle grade textbook is a user-friendly, kid-friendly version of a law book to understand civil and criminal trials. ... interactive learning process highlighting different types of court systems, how to dispute outside of court, how lawyers prepare for trial, and what happens after it has ended"--Amazon.com.
