judges

A brief biography of Clarence Thomas and his rise to the position of Supreme Court justice.

looks at the life of Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor, discussing her career, volunteer work, and how her Hispanic heritage has shaped her choices and path in life.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court justice.

Using interviews and documents that were not made public at the time, the authors chronicle the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court and the confirmation hearings that polarized the nation.

Chronicles the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, discussing his childhood, schooling, work as a lawyer for the NAACP, role in landmark Supreme Court decisions, and efforts to promote racial equality.

Chronicles the life of Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren, discussing his childhood as the son of Scandinavian immigrants, schooling, career as a prosecutor, role as Republican governor of California, and influence on the Supreme Court.