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"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.

"Whatever she did, wherever she was, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top. From the time their daughter was born, Ketanji Brown's parents taught her that if she worked hard and believed in herself, she could do anything. As a child, Ketanji focused on her studies and excelled, eventually graduating from Harvard Law School. Years later, resident Joe Biden nominated her [for the United States Supreme Court]. At her confirmation, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black female Supreme Court justice in the United States"--Amazon.

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

"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.

". . . explains how the highest court in the United States works, who gets to serve on it, which cases have had the greatest impact on the country, and why the US justice system is [aligned with] democracy"--Provided by publisher.

This multimedia platform combines a book and video series that will change the way you study constitutional law. An Introduction to Constitutional Law teaches the narrative of constitutional law as it has developed over the past two centuries.

"The daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants, Sonia Sotomayor won scholarships to Princeton and Yale before launching her impressive legal career. Follow Sotomayor's journey from the Bronx to the Supreme Court"--.

Readers deepen their understanding of this important civics and media literacy topic through relevant photographs and graphic organizers that encourage the development of critical thinking skills.

The authors share the story of their investigation into the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment and abuse case, including its consequences for the #MeToo movement.