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61) K9
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[2022]
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Through dramatic photography and clear text, readers will learn the important role of police dogs in the field of law enforcement. The history of canine patrols is covered, as well as the most common breeds, training, and the many different jobs these animals have in assisting law enforcement personnel, including officer safety, suspect apprehension, tracking, plus bomb and narcotic detection. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
63) Dogs on patrol
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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Discusses K9 units, describing what they do, what it takes to qualify as a service dog, and what equipment they use.
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Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a US Secret Service agents, including their work catching counterfeiters and protecting the president of the United States. Describes training required to be an agent and what a day in the life is like in the field"--
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2017.
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The Tenth Amendment says that the powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the individual states and their residents and cannot be taken away from them. Like the Ninth Amendment, the Tenth Amendment's wording is vague and abstract and often debated, especially when applied to such important contemporary issues as the drinking age, gun ownership, health care, environmental standards, and controlled substances. Through...
68) FBI agent
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[2016]
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Discusses FBI agents, describing what they do, what it takes to be an agent, and what equipment they use.
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2017.
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The Bill of Rights is one of the most influential documents in American history. These ten amendments safeguard the basic rights that every American has. The First Amendment protects Americans' right to speak freely, assemble peacefully, and practice their own religions, and for journalists to write any story they choose. This book delves into the history of the amendment, from its conception to its writers, why it was written, and why it is still...
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2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be a gang member through the . . . stories of survivors. Learn how it happened to them, read their journeys to freedom, and find out more about what causes young people to join gangs"--Provided by publisher.
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2016.
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Containing profiles of several of the most famous serial killers throughout history such as Jack the Ripper and H. H. Holmes, this in-depth analysis of the killers minds, behavior, and actions will surely intrigue any psychology student. Comprehensive text explains the life and crimes of these prolific killers from history, and a personality disorder self-assessment quiz will give readers insight into psychopathy--the most common psychological condition...
73) SWAT team
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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Discusses SWAT teams, describing what they do, what it takes to be a team member, and what equipment they use.
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Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Many people traveled far to a new land in search of freedom. But years later, they were still ruled by a foreign power. How did the Declaration of Independence proclaim freedom? And how did it help form the United States?"--From the publisher's web site.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This photo-illustrated book describes the life of US Border Patrol Agents, including the work they do to keep criminals, weapons, and drugs out of the United States. Describes what it takes to get a job as a border patrol agent, the training required, and what a day in the field is like. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.-Provided by publisher
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Pub. Date
c2015
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This title presents the history of forensics. Vivid text details how early studies of toxic chemicals and firearm analysis led to modern scientific crime solving techniques. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common...
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[2018]
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"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Policing examines recent incidents of minorities being mistreated or dying in police custody, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what police departments and the communities they serve are doing to improve communication and relationships. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes,...
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[2023]
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Revealing little-known facts about the fight to teach evolution in schools, this riveting account of the dramatic 1925 Scopes Trial (aka "the Monkey Trial") speaks directly to today's fights over what students learn, the tension between science and religion, the influence of the media on public debate, and the power of one individual to change history.
Arrested? For teaching? John Scopes's crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Description
This title examines an important historic event--the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the man behind the shooting, Adam Lanza, the tragic events of December 14, 2012, the shooting's aftermath and the community's response, and the victims' families advocacy work in subsequent months. Also discussed are gun laws in the United States, new legislation introduced in Congress...