judges

A brief overview of the life of Thurgood Marshall and his work as a civil rights leader.

Examines the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker has always spoken her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did. She gained attention for the cases she won when arguing in front of the Supreme Court, before taking her place on the bench in 1993"--.

". . . a biographical graphic novel about celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a modern feminist icon--a leader in the fight for equal treatment of girls and women in society and the workplace. She blazed trails to the peaks of the male-centric worlds of education and law, where women had rarely risen before. Ruth Bader Ginsburg has often said that true and lasting change in society and law is accomplished slowly, one step at a time. This is how she has evolved, too. Step by step, the shy little girl became a child who questioned unfairness, who became a student who persisted despite obstacles, who became an advocate who resisted injustice, who became a judge who revered the rule of law, who became . . . RBG"--Provided by publisher.

"Throughout her law school education, her time as a professor, and her career as a Supreme Court justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has overcome difficult circumstances with steadfast determination. In her uphill battle to be viewed as a woman capable of more than just the scope of 'devoted wife and mother,' she used her legal prowess to dismantle many of the outdated laws barring women from being treated as equals in the United States. This collection outlines how Ginsburg's actions have affected generations of Americans, and how she continues to have a staggering impact on society, law, and even pop culture. A glossary and terms and questions geared towards media literacy will enhance readers' understanding of the text"--Provided by the publisher.

A picture book biography of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall that describes his life and career and covers the court cases he argued and won that proved that separate is not equal.

"Biography of American Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"--Provided by publisher.

A leveled-reader portrait of Sonya Sotomayor describes her remarkable career and the obstacles she overcame to become America's first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice.

Explores the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discussing her landmark cases that impacted the legal protection of human rights.

Celebrates the life and career of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Presents a collection of archival and color photographs from throughout her life along with biographical text and excerpts from her speeches and judicial opinions.