Understanding Your Legal Rights

by John Micklos Jr.

Overview

Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's complex legal system and understand their rights under the law.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543503210
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2018
Series:	Kids' Guide to Government
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

John Micklos, Jr. has written more than 50 children’s books spanning a wide range of ages and genres. His work includes picture books, poetry books, and numerous nonfiction books. Popular titles include One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me! (Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books, 2017), which was chosen for inclusion in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for multiple years.
John’s other top-selling books include 125 True Stories of Amazing Pets (contributor) and 125 Cute Animals (contributor), both published by National Geographic Kids. He also has written dozens of biographies, history books, and social studies books for educational publishers such as Capstone and Cavendish Square. Biographies include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amelia Earhart, Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and others. History topics include the Revolutionary War (six-book series), Civil War, Challenger tragedy, Gold Rush, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and many others.
A resident of Newark, Delaware, John enjoys visiting schools (in person or via Zoom) and conducting writing workshops with students of all ages. His presentations and workshops center on writing poetry, nonfiction, and persuasive pieces, as well as the art of research and revision, to name just a few. Learn more about John’s work at www.JohnMicklosWriter.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Founded on Freedom 4

Chapter 2 The First Amendment 8

Chapter 3 Your Rights at Home, School, and Work 14

Chapter 4 Voting Rights and Due Process 22

Chapter 5 Know Your Rights 26

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

• Explains the complex topic of civic duty to readers using easy-to-understand language and graphics • Discusses how readers can get involved in their government and community • Infographics and sidebars keep the content engaging • Meets the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (civic ideals and practices) • Perfect timing for 2018 midterm elections

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 6–8—This series not only provides insight into U.S. political processes, but also acts as a guide to getting involved in government. The history behind U.S. legal rights and the documents ensuring their endurance are explored, as are the branches of government and how they coexist. The voting and election processes, civil rights violations, and organizations that work to protect citizens' rights are also highlighted. The differences between civic duty and civic responsibility are thoroughly explored with concrete examples. Finally, each volume stresses the importance of youth involvement and provides ideas for readers looking to make a difference. VERDICT For the civic-minded, this is a useful tool for promoting thoughtful citizenship among youth.

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