Synopses & Reviews
andquot;An extraordinary book . . . that could well be mind-blowing to the thoughtful young reader who is ready to move beyond the black-and-white notion that a particular act is wrong simply because it is illegal.andquot; --Richie Partington
When does strategy become cheating? Can good luck be theft? Is killing always a crime? Real-world cases show there are often no clear-cut answers in this fascinating look at the ever-evolving world of law and order, and crime and punishment.
and#160;When some people kill, they are jailed or even executed. When others do, they are celebrated as heroes. Though this example is extreme, itandrsquo;s just one of many that author and lawyer Teri Kanefield explores in depth. From an examination of what constitutes a crime, why and how we punish people who commit crimes, how the government determines these rules, to how citizens have reacted when they feel laws arenandrsquo;t fair, this book will challenge young readersandrsquo; thinking about law and order, crime and punishment, while giving them specific legal cases to ponder along the way. For ages 12 and up,and#160;this examination of the legal system will also include historical photography to help bring each legal case to life.
Review
andquot;Kanefield not only allows readers to understand how notions of right and wrong change over time and across cultures, helping them begin to understand the complexities of crime and punishment, but she will probably leave them eager to find out more.andquot;
andmdash;Horn Book Magazine
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andquot;This short book is dense with examples and ideas and makes a complicated, somewhat daunting subject more accessible and interesting to a younger audience.andquot;
andmdash;Booklist
andquot;An easy and informative read, gives basic information about the criminal justice system, and will appeal to those interested in the topic.andquot;
andmdash;VOYA
Review
"In this well-researched and affecting offering, Margulies and Rosaler tie some of the most important trials in American history to the countryand#8217;s frequent need to find a "devil: not just a threat to the community, but an incarnation of evil . . . With an oversize format, a crisp typeface, and an illustration-filled design, this is an appealing-looking read. However, it is not light reading; the depth in which the authors examine these trials is both complete and sobering, especially when set against whatever public sentiment was raging at the time. Putting these trials into a historical context is something they do particularly well."--Booklist, starred review
Synopsis
The words "guilty" and "not guilty" carry a great amount of weight in the English language. Learn here how these words function in our judicial system and take a fascinating look into modern day criminal defense, the ever-evolving world of crime and punishment, and how it all works in the United States government today.
Synopsis
Some killers are jailed, or even executed. Others are celebrated as heroes. How do we decide when killing is a crime and when it is not? Author and lawyer Teri Kanefield explores this question and others in this lively examination of the legal system for readers ages 10-14. Using actual court cases, this book examines how and why we punish criminals, how the government makes the rules, and how citizens have reacted when they feel laws arent fair.
Synopsis
When does strategy become cheating? Can good luck be theft? Is killing always a crime? Real-world cases show there are often no clear-cut answers in this fascinating look at the ever-evolving world of law and order, and crime and punishment.
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andquot;An extraordinary book . . . that could well be mind-blowing to the thoughtful young reader who is ready to move beyond the black-and-white notion that a particular act is wrong simply because it is illegal.andquot; --Richie Partington
Synopsis
Featuring five famous trials, this book examines the way our right to a fair trial can be threatened, when people are tempted to abandon their principles in the name of safety. Trials included are the Salem Witch Trials, the Haymarket Affair Trial, the Scopes and#147;Monkeyand#8221; Trial, the trial of Alger Hiss, and the trial of Zacarias Moussaouiand#151;the latter not yet covered extensively in any book.
About the Author
"This book grew out of a belief that what is most gripping about history is the fact that it is a story of human beings in conflict," say authors Maxine Rosaler and Phillip Marguiles. The coauthors of several books for young adults on subjects ranging from science to history, law, and warfare, Maxine Rosaler and Phillip Marguiles live in New York City.