Be the Jury, Be the Judge, Lizzie Borden, Sacco and Vanzetti, Alger Hiss, Tinker vs. Des Moines, American trials

Be the Judge/Be the Jury series

HarperCollins, 1992-1993.

Using actual trial testimony, this "You Are There" format recreates four controversial trials and challenges children to re-evaluate the evidence and determine the verdicts for themselves. The four books in this series are The Lizzie Borden Trial, The Sacco and Vanzetti Trial, The Alger Hiss Trial and Tinker vs. Des Moines.

The Alger Hiss Trial

Awards

  • Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, NCSS
  • New York Public Library, Best Books for the Teenage.

“This is a rare sort of nonfiction title; it presents the facts but also inspires, fascinates and provides food for thought.” School Library Journal

The Lizzie Borden Trial

Awards

  • New York Public Library, Best Books for the Teenage

“A fascinating chapter in history in a compelling format.” School Library Journal

The Sacco-Vanzetti Trial

“..a fascinating book at a slice of American jurisprudence and social behavior.” School Library Journal

Tinker vs. Des Moines

Awards

  • Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, NCSS


“If I were teaching social studies, I’d definitely choose [this] book.” Voice of Youth Advocates

 

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