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News Literacy series.
In these brief, textbook-like overviews of media literacy, coverage is largely anodyne. Still, the topics have become increasingly important, and this series offers a good jumping-off point for upper-elementary students to think critically about what they read and see in the news, advertisements, and on social media. Each text includes well-considered assignments for further research, thought, and discussion. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these News Literacy titles: Advertising Overload, The Fake News Phenomenon, How Journalists Work, Uncovering Bias in the News, Why News Matters, and Your Personalized Internet.
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American Values and Freedoms series.
This series (by a lawyer/American studies PhD) discusses fundamental American rights and freedoms established by the Constitution and legislative action, both the history and their evolution through time; the message is that these freedoms are continually debated. Photographs and archival documents, inserts on related topics, and chapter-ending "Discussion Starters" add interest to the informative and thought-provoking texts. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Values and Freedoms titles; Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Governmental Checks and Balances, The Right to Bear Arms, The Right to Protest, and The Right to Vote.
112 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3429-7$31.93 New ed. (1994)
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases, Gold Edition series.
These volumes (some are revised editions) detail the genesis of each case, related Supreme Court decisions, and the arguments presented by the lawyers for each side. Color photographs and archival illustrations accompany the dry texts, which will best be appreciated by report writers researching the workings of the U.S.'s highest court. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Landmark Supreme Court Cases, Gold Edition titles: The Dred Scott Case, Furman v. Georgia, New York Times v. United States, and District of Columbia v. Heller.
102 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins
| October, 2006
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TradeISBN 1-59078-432-4$18.95
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This clear, detailed, well-researched account of the landmark trial that set the standard for an American free press presents a scholarly investigation into the complex characters and events. History buffs and report writers will find this work valuable, and teachers may use it for their own education. Reproductions of primary source materials and source notes are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
112 pp.
| Enslow
| December, 2006
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-2394-X$26.60
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Debating Supreme Court Decisions series.
These books give information about Supreme Court cases that are of interest to teenagers. Each volume lays the groundwork for the case, introduces the principal participants, follows the preliminary legal action, reports on the Supreme Court decision, and explores the ramifications of the ruling. Black-and-white photographs and reproductions of documents are included. Interactive moot court activities will further intrigue interested readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Debating Supreme Court Decisions titles: The Gault Case, Miranda v. Arizona, The Earls Case, Tinker v. Des Moines, and Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier.
144 pp.
| Benchmark
| November, 2004
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LibraryISBN 0-7614-1843-1$37.07
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Supreme Court Milestones series.
Five landmark Supreme Court decisions are examined in detail in these books, beginning with the actual incidents that prompted the cases, to the case law preceding it, to the effects of the decision on future laws. The books do a good job of explaining complex legal issues, and all but Roe have a timeline. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Supreme Court Milestones titles: Brown v. Board of Education, The Pentagon Papers, Roe v. Wade, Dred Scott, and Marbury v. Madison.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| May, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-7660-1085-6$$19.95
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases series.
With the exception of Gibbons v. Ogden, all the books study twentieth-century legal cases. Historical background is provided, both sides of each litigation are summarized, and the subsequent historical impact of each Supreme Court decision is discussed. Dry writing, bland black-and-white photographs, and the inclusion of discussion questions in most of the volumes make the series uninviting. All the books but Hazelwood contain glossaries. Bib., ind.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| December, 1998
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LibraryISBN 0-89490-971-1$$19.95
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases series.
With the exception of Gibbons v. Ogden, all the books study twentieth-century legal cases. Historical background is provided, both sides of each litigation are summarized, and the subsequent historical impact of each Supreme Court decision is discussed. Dry writing, bland black-and-white photographs, and the inclusion of discussion questions in most of the volumes make the series uninviting. All the books but Hazelwood contain glossaries. Bib., ind.