judges

A look at the life and career of Sonia Sotomayor, from her childhood in the New York City projects to her selection as the first Latino and the third woman ever to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Describes the three branches of the United States government and discusses the powers and duties that the president, Congress, and courts have.

"What makes Sonia Sotomayor extraordinary? Read this book to find out. This title explores her childhood growing up in New York City and her education, including her high-profile time at Princeton. We also follow her road to becoming the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, including her time at the court of appeals. Read about others' perspectives on her, how life has changed for women with Sonia's ambitions, and how Sonia has broken boundaries"--Provided by the publisher.

This book tells the life story of Sonia Sotomayor, the third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court and the first Hispanic. Along with earning her many academic honors, Sonia Sotomayor has always made community service a very large part of her life. She has been, and remains, an inspiration to many.

"When the cruel Judge Biggs wrongfully convicts Margaret's dad of a crime he didn't commit, Margaret is determined to do something, even if it means using her family's secret -- and forbidden -- ability to time travel to save her dad. With the help of her best friend, Charlie, and his grandpa Josh, Margaret jumps back in time to stop the chain of events that turned Lucas Biggs into the corrupt and jaded man who sentenced her dad. But the rules of time travel are strict, and the forces of history resist Margaret's attempts to alter the past. Margaret is running out of chances before she will be pushed back to the present, where her father is doomed, and where, without Judge Biggs's help, Margaret will lose her father forever."--from back cover.

"Presents the biography of Sandra Day O'Connor against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and achievements of Sonia Sotomayor, who was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009.

Roy Moore, former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, defends his decision not to remove a statue of the Ten Commandments from the state court building in defiance of a federal court order, and argues that it is constitutional and ethical to acknowledge God when considering issues of American law and government.

Chronicles the life and controversial career of twentieth-century Supreme Court justice William O. Douglas, shedding light on details of his history that he treated not-so-truthfully in his memoirs.

Discusses Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis and his involvement in "Erie Railroad v. Tompkins," the 1938 case that shifted a large proportion of power from the federal to state courts.