The U.S. Supreme Court

by Anastasia Suen, Matthew Skeens (Illustrator)

Overview

Since our nation's birth, the Supreme Court has been the highest court in the United States. But until 1935, it didn't have a building of its own. Join a lawyer named Marta in The U.S. Supreme Court as she follows the court's long journey to its final home in Washington, D.C.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666306576
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	American Symbols
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Jill Kalz is the author of more than 70 children's books. Her picture book Farmer Cap (Picture Window Books) was a finalist for a 2008 Minnesota Book Award and the winner of the Readers' Choice Award and an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. Jill also writes short stories and poetry for adults. She works as a children's book editor and lives in Minnesota with her charismatic dog, Tuckerbean.

Table of Contents

Nine judges — The Judicial Branch — On the move — Sharing a building — A home of its own — An architect — The Supreme Court building — A look inside — The court chamber.