Collects two stories of summer romance, including "26 Kisses" in which Veda embarks on a summer love quest to move on after boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her right after graduation by kissing 26 boys, one for each letter of the alphabet; and "How My Summer Went Up In Flames" in which seventeen-year-old Rosie, placed under a temporary restraining order for torching her former boyfriend's car, embarks on a cross-country car trip from New Jersey to Arizona while waiting for her court appearance.
Set in an alternate version of Queens, N.Y., fifteen-year-old Violetta must participate in the Trials, a series of tests meant to push her to the edge, to atone for her sister's death.
"The Supreme Court protects everyone's Constitutional rights. But what do you know about the highest court in the country? Learn where the Supreme Court fits in the judicial branch, how justices land their jobs, and what the court's rulings mean for the country as a whole. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--Provided by publisher.
Explores stories of innocent people wrongfully incarcerated in the American justice system where the incarcerated felt pressured to plead guilty, while other stories showcase how often the guilty in high-profile, white-collar jobs go free. Offers critiques of the justice system and what the author, who has spent twenty-four years as a federal trial judge in New York, thinks could be done to make the system more equitable.
Simple text and illustrations introduce courthouses, discussing who works there, why they are important and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Thirteen-year-old Trell Taylor's father, Romero Taylor, was convicted of the murder of a girl Trell's age when Trell was just a baby. Trell is determined to prove her father is innocent of the charge, but others don't want the truth revealed. Trell's efforts catch the attention of a dangerous person in her neighborhood and long-buried secrets are uncovered. Working with a lawyer and a reporter, Trell finds key pieces of evidence that were overlooked, leading to a shocking turn of events.
"The maintenance of liberty and equality requires a legal system in which the police are constrained by the ruleof law. [This book] . . . examines the need for security officials to understand and respect the rights of individuals and groups and to use their power in a manner that benefits communities, rather than repressing them"--Back cover. Includes teacher notes.
The maintenance of liberty and equality requires a legal system in which the police are constrained by the ruleof law. This book examines the need for security officials to understand and respect the rights of individuals and groups and to use their power in a manner that benefits communities, rather than repressing them. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
