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Law & Crime

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High Interest

Alcatraz

This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some America's worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what… More →

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Careers · Technology

Asistente legal (Legal Assistant)

A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If… More →

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Animals · High Interest

Detection Dog

A detection dog is trained to smell certain scents and lead their handler to them. They can sniff out everything from bombs to cancer and many things in between. Find out how these dogs are… More →

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History

Early Islamic Empires

This fascinating book explores the growth and spread of Muslim peoples from the early 600s to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Early Islamic empires spread from the Middle East to the far… More →

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High Interest

Forensics: The Scene of the Crime

Cold case files don't stay cold for very long anymore. After the medical and police teams have secured the area, the crime scene investigators arrive on the scene. This fascinating book… More →

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History

Government and Law in the Early Islamic World

This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims… More →

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Social Studies

Hostage Takers

This timely and important title examines the motivations, events, and effects of the terrorist practice of taking hostages. From political bargaining throughout history to current activity by More →

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History · Social Studies

How is a law passed?

Emphasis is placed on the fact no law can be implemented without going through a painstaking and deliberate process designed to protect all members of society. Examples are used to illustrate More →

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Biographies · Black History · History

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office. More →

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Careers · Technology

Legal Assistant

A legal assistant has knowledge of the law, and works with lawyers to help research, organize, and communicate with clients. They need strong communication skills and be detail oriented. If… More →

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Legally Green: Careers in Environmental Law

Opportunities in environmental law are explored in Legally Green. Jobs include working for public service or governmental agencies and environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) as… More →

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Math

Math on the Job: Serving Your Community

What if you could save a person in danger from rapidly rising floodwaters using math? This amazing book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by people who work More →

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