supreme court

"This book will introduce you to the day-to-day workings of the Court, including the ways the justices arrive at their decisions, noteworthy figures of the Court's history, and the layout of the Court building"--Back cover.

A brief biography of Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights lawyer who became the first African American justice on the United States Supreme Court, that discusses his early life, challenges he faced, and his major accomplishments.

"Describes the career of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, including her work with for gender equality, her time with the ACLU, and her law career. Includes a "Topic Spotlight" special feature and fun facts"--.

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.

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.

"The Supreme Court has the incredible power to overturn unconstitutional injustices through its rulings, making it a vital check to the executive and legislative branches' powers. This information-rich book introduces readers to inner workings of this essential aspect of the United States government and uses historical and contemporary examples to explain complex issues. Readers will explore landmark decisions, such as Brown v. The Board of Education, which provide context for current events"--Provided by publisher.

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.