judges

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The Supreme Court

how it was, how it is
1987
Traces the development of the Supreme Court by illustrating a few "test cases" in its history and illuminating them with the commentary of the Chief Justice. Includes his introduction to the Court as a law clerk.

Thurgood Marshall

young justice
1998
A biography emphasizing the childhood of the man who became the first African-American to sit on the United States Supreme Court.

Thurgood Marshall

a dream of justice for all
1993
A biography of the first African-American Supreme Court justice, who worked at making civil rights possible for all Americans.

Roger Taney

the Dred Scott legacy
1995

John Marshall

the great Chief Justice
1995
Describes the accomplishments of Chief Justice John Marshall, who served on the Supreme Court for thirty-five years.

Louis Brandeis

the people's justice
1996
Includes the use of anecdotes to present the personal and professional life of the first Jew to serve on the Supreme Court.

Thurgood Marshall

civil rights champion
2006
An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court justice.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

2000
Presents the life and accomplishments of the second woman justice named to the United States Supreme Court.

Clarence Thomas

1992
A career biography of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Byron White

1992
A career biography of Supreme Court Associate Justice Byron White.

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