supreme court

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second woman ever to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of the United States. Before she fought for equal rights and made history, Ruth was a curious kid who loved to read about strong women who were making important changes"--Provided by publisher.

On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. This is the true behind-the-scenes story of that testimony.

Publisher Annotation: Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this uplifting picture book biography filled with colorful and dynamic illustrations from Ashley Evans.

"From the origins of the court to major decisions, 'The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book' is a helpful primer on the United State's highest court, its history, traditions, and development. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the court's most important justices"--Provided by publisher.

Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice to the US Supreme Court, is known for her straightforward approach and efforts toward equality. Learn about her road to the Supreme Court and over ten years of work.

"Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invites readers into her life and world, tracing her family's ascent from segregation to her confirmation on America's highest court within the span of one generation. . . She reveals what it takes to advance in the legal profession when most people in power don't look like you, and to reconcile a demanding career with the joys and sacrifices of marriage and motherhood"--Provided by publisher.

"The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America's foundational document?"--.

"From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures. 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 one of the most famous Supreme Court Justices in history, from her childhood to her rise as the superstar Notorious R.B.G. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn't Drive? is an authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman's signature zany sense of humor"--.

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

"Discover what the Supreme Court is and what it does and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America"--Provided by publisher.