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Sports Law

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989066

A baseball fan sues after being hit by a hot dog. When a pro football team leaves in the middle of the night, a city takes the team to court. Salary negotiations for a top player take weeks. What do these examples have in common? The answer is sports law. Behind every thrilling sport are laws that protect those on and off the field and lawyers who ensure deals get done.

American Government: Political Parties

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784379

Political Parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. How did they come about? Why are they important? This handbook examines the two-party system in the U.S. and how it evolved.

Wilma Mankiller: Chief of the Cherokee Nation

C.L. Laney (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988199

Wilma Mankiller knew firsthand the hardships facing the Cherokee people in the mid-20th century. After growing up in poverty, she got involved in the Native American rights movement of the 1960s and resolved to fight for change. As the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, her hard work and determination improved health care, education, and living conditions for her tribe. Mankiller’s legacy of compassion and dedication continues to inspire people in the American Indian community and beyond.

American Government: Foundations

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784331

Foundations explains the beginnings of the American political system, including historical background. Chapters introduce the concepts of a federal republic, with relevant facts that keep young adults engaged.

American Government: Office of the President

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784362

The Office of the President handbook details the specific jobs of the president, including chief of state, chief executive, and commander-in-chief, plus the role of the president's cabinet and the limited powers of the office.

American Government: Congress

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784355

Congress has a specific role in U.S. government. But what is it? How does it work? And how can teens get involved when they can’t even vote? This handbook illustrates all aspects of the lawmaking branch. Five unique handbooks comprise the new American Government series. With the confusing political discourse in today’s world, it’s no wonder kids tune out. How can we tune them back in?

Community Services

M.G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630785802

Newcomers will build practical life skills that are expected of all American teens with this flipbook - the nonfiction side includes a glossary of key terms used in the text and topical conversation questions that help students practice English language skills, while the fiction side helps put it all into context. Great ELL resource.

Community Resources

Joanne Suter, Susan M. Freese (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612473413

Highly readable with full-color photographs, this 120-page handbook is great for teaching life skills to a twenty-first century population. The handbook will provide readers a thorough and non-threatening introduction to: Your Taxes at Work; Emergency Assistance; Services for Workers; Services for Citizens. This handbook offers students a unique and visual way to achieve real-world literacy.

Wrongly Accused

Saddleback (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980513

The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Some are due to poor police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused?