Susan Dudley Gold

During World War II, American children who were Jehovah's Witnesses refused to salute the flag because it conflicted with their religion. In this riveting book, award-winning author Susan Dudley Gold delves into the issues behind the Supreme Court case. An impressive victory for the First Amendment, especially in time of war, the decision established that government cannot compel Americans to participate in symbolic speech such as a flag salute. Although...

"Find out how this marvelous system works and learn some interesting facts about muscles, bones and skin"--

On June 13, 1966, a divided Supreme Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to counsel, before they are questioned by the police.

"Describes the historical context of the Korematsu versus United States Supreme Court Case, detailing the claims made by both sides and the outcome, and including excerpts from the Supreme Court justices' decisions and relevant sidebars"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the sometimes mysterious deaths of well-known archaeologists who have discovered the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs.

Describes the numerous treaties between the various Native American peoples and the settlers from Europe, explaining how these new inhabitants used ways unfamiliar to the Indians to take their lands.