Law & Crime
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Terror Alert: Using Science to Fight Terrorism
From the Series Crime Science
Acts of terror cause devastation, which is why crime agencies use everything at their disposal to stop them. This fascinating book explains how the most brilliant scientific minds are… Read More →
That's Strange! (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series That's Strange! (UpDog Books ™)
There are so many unexplained mysteries to explore! From D.B. Cooper's sudden disappearance from a flying plane to strange ghostly events at the Stanley Hotel, readers will learn educational, Read More →
The Congress: A Look at the Legislative Branch
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Read this… Read More →
The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Examine the struggle for justice for Black Americans, from voter suppression and the controversy over Confederate monuments to the protests against police brutality and racially motivated… Read More →
The Mystery of D. B. Cooper
From the Series That's Strange! (UpDog Books ™)
In 1971 a man hijacked a plane and demanded parachutes and money. Then he jumped out of the plane and was never seen again. Discover the strange, unexplained story of D. B. Cooper. Read More →
Top Secret (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
The world is full of unanswered questions! Examine some of the top secrets and unsolved mysteries in history with this spooky series. Readers will gather facts and learn from researchers as… Read More →
Tracking a Killer: Using Science to Solve Homicides
From the Series Crime Science
When a murder is committed, crime investigators do all they can to solve the crime—and stop the criminal before they strike again. This fascinating book shows readers how the very latest… Read More →
True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series True Crime Clues (UpDog Books ™)
How is evidence collected at a crime scene? What can investigators learn from blood samples? What digital evidence do investigators gather on a case? Learn about the latest forensic… Read More →
Undercover Operations
From the Series On the Radar: Defend and Protect
The world's security and safety depend on the top-secret agents who carry out undercover operations. Make sure this force is on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Real-Life… Read More →
Use of Force and the Fight against Police Brutality
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
In the spring and summer of 2020, several high-profile cases put a renewed spotlight on law enforcement's use of force in the United States, especially against Black people. Activist groups… Read More →
Vigilante Danger: A Threat to Black Lives
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Vigilantes are regular citizens who take justice into their own hands, outside of the law. When people take action in this way, the consequences can be devastating. Over the course of… Read More →
What Are Rules and Laws?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Exploring Government
What are rules? What are laws? Who creates them? Why do we have to follow them? What happens if we break them? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts Read More →
Who Are Government's Leaders?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Exploring Government
Who are the leaders of our government? What do they do? How do they become government leaders? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand key concepts about the role of… Read More →