ginsburg, ruth bader

Before Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the judge, she was a young Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn, inspired by books, past female trailblazers, and her mother to make the world a better, more just place to be. So even when people turned her away--for being a girl and for being Jewish; she never stopped fighting for equal treatment for everyone by pushing back against unjust laws and the beliefs around them.

Presents an illustrated look at the life and career of United States Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Presents an illustrated look at the life of American Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. She was only the second woman appointed to the court. Ruth was also the first Jewish woman to take on the role. Find out more in Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life as an advocate for the rights of women and girls that led her to the Supreme Court.

"NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers a . . . memoir of her personal successes, struggles, and life-affirming relationships, including her . . . friendship of nearly fifty years with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn't know that she liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding elephants! She even had a praying mantis named after her. Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about [Ruth Ginsburg], from her childhood to her rise as the superstar Notorious R.B.G."--Provided by publisher.

Delve into the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman justice appointed to the US Supreme Court. Ginsburg endured great adversity: from anti-Semitism to gender discrimination: to achieve her Supreme Court appointment. Follow her journey to Supreme Court Justice, and learn how she became a national spokesperson for treating people equally under the law. This revised edition uses primary and secondary sources, including quotes and childhood stories, to reflect on the experiences and accomplishments of one of the United States's most influential people. A detailed timeline and further information section make this title a valuable resource for young readers eager to learn about this iconic figure.

Introduces readers to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg using a mix of first-person narrative, comic panels, and facts.

Learn about Ginsburg's childhood, early career, and appointment to the highest court in the land. This early reader also features key moments from some of the cases Ginsburg argued before the Supreme Court, including the case for gender equality.