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Becoming a Supreme Court Justice

Author: Linde, Barbara M.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2668
Points per Word 0.000187
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book looks at the United States Supreme Court, discussing what justices do, how to become a justice, and more.

Quick Summary

In this nonfiction book, Barbara M. Linde explores the United States Supreme Court, explaining what justices do daily and the specific steps someone takes to become a Supreme Court justice, including the nomination process and constitutional requirements. The book covers topics like the history of the Court, landmark cases that shaped America, and the responsibilities that come with being a justice. If your kid enjoys other books in the "Who HQ" series like "Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?" they will find this equally informative and accessible. This is great for 4th-6th graders who are interested in government, law, or want to understand how the third branch of American democracy works.