Law & Crime
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All about Police Officers
From the Series Sesame Street ® Loves Community Helpers
Sesame Street loves community helpers. And when it comes to keeping the community safe, police officers are the community helpers to call. Cookie Monster and his friends help young readers… Read More →
American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
This study of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to Read More →
Amy Coney Barrett: Reshaping the Supreme Court
From the Series Gateway Biographies
In 2020, US Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett became the fifth woman to serve on the country’s highest court. The daughter of a lawyer and a high school teacher, Coney… Read More →
Assassins, Traitors, and Spies
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Villains
James Bond may be one of the good guys, but the spies in this book definitely aren't—nor are the traitors and assassins! Crack open this book to uncover more secrets about history's most… Read More →
Being in a Gang: Stories from Survivors
From the Series It Happened to Me
Becoming part of a gang happens—but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every… Read More →
Blood Evidence
From the Series True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™)
At the scene of a crime, an evidence marker sits next to a pool of blood while an investigator's camera catalogs the scene. Explore how blood evidence is collected, how it's tested at the… Read More →
Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Que vivan los ayudantes comunitarios! (Hooray for Community Helpers!) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — ¡Que vivan los ayudantes comunitarios! (Hooray for Community Helpers!)
What do you want to be when you grow up? Learn about the daily lives of veterinarians, nurses, librarians, and more! Now in Spanish, the carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos… Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — Hooray for Community Helpers! — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
Who makes a difference in your community? Young readers are fascinated by community helpers. Simple text and bright photos introduce how all kinds of community helpers contribute. Critical… Read More →
Bumba Books ™ — Machines That Go — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go
Ready, set, let's go! There are many ways to get from one place to another. You can take a train, a helicopter, even a monster truck! These compelling introductions help young readers explore Read More →
Checks and Balances: A Look at the Powers of Government
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What are checks and balances? They are limits that keep different parts of government from having too much power. But just what are these limits? And how do they help our government run more… Read More →
Cold Case Closed: Using Science to Crack Cold Cases
From the Series Crime Science
In this exciting exploration of crime science, readers will discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice in the battle to solve cold cases. With Read More →
Crime Scene Evidence
From the Series True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™)
A good detective knows that crime scene evidence can make or break a case. Learn how to look for evidence, how to collect it, and what it can tell us in this captivating high/low title! Read More →
Crime Scene Investigators
From the Series True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™)
Crime scene investigators walk past the yellow tape with one mission: to figure out what happened. Discover what it takes to be an investigator and learn about the investigation process in… Read More →
Crime Science — Hardcover Set
From the Series Crime Science
There is a science behind solving crime, and this series explains it! Readers will discover how the latest science and technology is used to crack cybercrime, understand criminal psychology, Read More →
Criptología (Cryptology) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Criptología (Cryptology) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Jump into an exciting introduction to cryptology, the study of codes. Titles range from books on professional cryptologists and classic codes, to digital currency and cybersecurity. Now in Spanish! Read More →
Criptólogos profesionales (Professional Cryptologists)
From the Series Criptología (Cryptology) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Imagina tener un trabajo que ha existido durante miles de años. Las personas llamadas criptólogos han estado creando y descifrando códigos casi desde que los humanos comenzaron a escribir. La Read More →
Cryptology (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)
Enter the exciting world of cryptology, the science of secret communications. Discover how cryptologists encode and decode messages and work to keep information secure. Learn about codes and… Read More →
CSI Controversies
From the Series True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™)
The case is closed—but did police arrest the right culprit? Controversial techniques used by investigators can pin a crime on the wrong person. Learn about the consequences of these… Read More →
Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
Podrás analizar temas difíciles que afectan a nuestra sociedad, desde la violencia con armas hasta la inmigración. Aprenderás cómo surgieron los problemas y escucharás a las personas menos… Read More →
Digital Clues
From the Series True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™)
From your cell phone signal to your search history, digital clues can help investigators solve crimes. Readers will learn the ins and outs of digital forensics in this fascinating high/low title. Read More →
Documents of Freedom: A Look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What are the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution? They're important documents that helped to shape our country. But what's the story behind how these… Read More →
El uso de la fuerza y la lucha contra la violencia policial (Use of Force and the Fight against Police Brutality)
From the Series Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
En la primavera y el verano de 2020, tuvieron gran repercusión varios homicidios perpetrados por la policía, que generaron que la atención volviera a centrarse en la violencia policial en… Read More →
Encarcelamientos masivos, hombres negros y la lucha por la justicia (Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice)
From the Series Debates en marcha (Issues in Action) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
En Estados Unidos, los hombres negros tienen casi seis veces más posibilidades de ser arrestados que los hombres blancos. Esta incidencia desproporcionada se remonta a los tiempos de la… Read More →
Explore Forensic Science
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — High-Tech Science
Forensic science is the use of scientific knowledge to solve a crime. All evidence is important to a forensic scientist, from fingerprints and bones to hidden messages and even bugs. Discover Read More →