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2) Obeying laws
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Lexile measure
430L
Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts, this book introduces obeying laws to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
3) The FBI
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
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Description
This title explores the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), its history, and its role in today's fast-moving world of law enforcement. Readers will learn how this federal agency, as the main investigative force of the United State government, makes sure that laws are obeyed and crimes are prevented. Areas explored will include how agents are selected and trained, how the FBI investigates terrorism, and how it gathers intelligence and collects evidence...
5) Detectives
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Series
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
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Using clear text and large, full color photographs and graphics, this title explores the world of the police detective. Readers will learn how detectives investigate and gather evidence for a variety of misdemeanors and felonies, from narcotics and street crimes to white-collar crime and homicide. Other subjects include how to become a detective, working undercover, and the tools of the trade. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
6) Patrol cops
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Series
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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Clear text and exciting, full-color photography teach readers about the patrol cops, the first line of defense in the field of law enforcement. This title will detail a patrol cop's most important duties in stopping crime and protecting lives. Includes information on how cops are hired, trained, and used on the force. Also covers common equipment that most cops use on their patrol, including weapons and squad cars.
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English
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"This book is a look at rules and laws that have been created around the world over many years, divided into four sections: people problems, sports zone, entertainment interrupted, and kid concerns. It features some of the funniest, scariest, most maddening, and confusing regulations, leaving readers questioning just who makes the rules and how they might be changed. With sidebars that encourage critical thinking and extend additional information,...
8) Laws
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Language
English
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"Laws and legal systems have existed around the world for thousands of years. These rules give a country structure and keep people safe. However, laws can also be challenged and changed. This volume examines the legal system in the United States, navigating its origins, key players, and modern history. It also challenges readers to think critically about laws through discussion questions. Easy-to-understand language, engaging photographs, interesting...
9) Obeying laws
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
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Description
"Why do we obey laws? How can we volunteer? And support the military? What other duties do active citizens take part in? Learn how we can all work together to make our communities and country better with this informative series"--Back cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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Description
Using bold panels of art, this book tells the story of Allan Pinkerton's Detective Agency and its pursuit of the truth.
"The object of every investigation...is to come to the whole truth. Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884) was one of America's greatest detectives. Born in the slums of Scotland, he grew up with very little but had a keen eye that allowed him to notice things that others did not. On the run from local police, he fled to America. There he...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
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Description
"The law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Readers will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what the workers do, and what makes a law enforcement center special." --
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
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"American colonists used guns to hunt for food and to protect themselves. They believed the ability to bear arms was among their most important rights. How did they come to protect this right? And how does that protection work in today's world?"--Back cover.
15) Forensics
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Series
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
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This book teaches aspiring scientists the role of crime scene investigators in the field of law enforcement. Through clear text and large, full-color photographs, readers will witness the day-to-day lives of these specialists. Topics covered include fingerprint analysis, forensic fluids, ballistics, forensic entomology, and many others. The steps to becoming a crime scene investigator are also described. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Examines the roots of the second amendment to the US Constitution, from the history of gun rights in England, to the Founders' reasoning behind the second amendment, and the responsibilities that accompany these rights. Important regulating legislation and the debate on gun control is covered.
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Language
English
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Technology has had a great influence on the legal system, particularly the right to privacy. This book explains how individual rights are being challenged in cyberspace, through digital media, and the pursuit of national security. Readers are introduced to topics such as what rights the Constitution protects in general and questions how the rules have been tested with regard to technology, such as expectations of privacy online. Digital media are...
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English
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A hot button issue that is in the news daily, the right to bear arms is one of Americans' most provincial and cherished rights. There are more guns per capita in the United States than anywhere else in the world. Through engaging and enlightening text, the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, is studied in-depth. Analyzing the varying views on the amendment, students will get the opportunity to learn about the different interpretations of the...
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