Published by HMH Books for Young Readers ISBN 0544148967 (ISBN13: 9780544148963) SYNOPSIS
When some people kill, they are jailed or even executed. When others do, they are celebrated as heroes. Though this example is extreme, it’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 aren’t fair, this book will challenge young readers’ thinking about law and order, crime and punishment, while giving them specific legal cases to ponder along the way. This examination of the legal system will also include historical photography to help bring each legal case to life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR |
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