The Department of Justice: A Look Behind the Scenes

Describes the history of the Department of Justice, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it accessible for the younger reader. Sidebars highlight important issues and figures in history.

About the author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Burgan
• Publisher: Capstone
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9780756559038
• ISBN: 978-0-7565-5903-8
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 239 mm x 262 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 476 g
• Series: U.S. Government Behind the Sce; U.S. Government Behind the Sce
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Geschichte und Vergangenheit, Children's Books / All Ages, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Law & Crime, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General, Kinder/Jugendliche: Sachbuch: Gesetz, Polizei und Kriminalität