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This informative biography about Ginsburg's life tells how she became the second female appointed to the United States' highest court. Through accessible text, it explores her youth growing up in a low-income, working-class Brooklyn neighborhood and her difficult first years as a lawyer in a field dominated by men. Direct quotes, color photographs, and fun facts enhance this fascinating story of the woman who became one of the most respected names in the world of law.

Describes the structure and functions of the judicial branch of a state government, discussing judges, lawyers, the different courts, and elections.

Introduces the reader to the constant battles for equality faced by African Americans through a study of the career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American appointed to the United States Supreme Court.

"An informal portrait of Justice Ginsburg, drawing on a series of her conversations with Rosen, starting in the 1990s and continuing through the Trump era. Rosen, a veteran legal journalist, scholar, and president of the National Constitution Center, shares with readers the justice's observations on a variety of topics"--OCLC.

The life story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Profiles the life and achievements of Supreme Court Justice and civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall. Includes a time line, summaries of major court cases, and resources.

A history of the first 108 members of the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing why individual justices were nominated, how their nominations were received by legislators, whether they lived up to the expectations of the American public, and their impact on American law and society.

Presents a graphic novel biography of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, celebrating her rise to prominence and blazing of trails for women in the traditionally male-dominated spheres of education and law.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Sonia Sotomayor.

Explores the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how to be on the path to becoming a Supreme Court justice.