Books

Helen Cothran, ed., Endangered Species. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2001. One of the books in the Opposing Viewpoints series, this collection contains passionate opinions on both sides of many issues related to the protection of wildlife and how to balance the needs of wildlife with the needs of society.

Ron Fridell, Solving Crimes: Pioneers of Forensic Science. New York: Franklin Watts, 2000. This book covers the roles of six men over the past century in advancing the role that forensics plays in solving crimes. Includes a discussion of Alec Jeffreys's development of genetic fingerprinting.

Leon Friedman, The Supreme Court. New York: Chelsea House, 1987. An introduction to the "greatest court in the land," this book explains the Supreme Court's history and development as well as how it functions to guard individual freedoms. Good description of how the Supreme Court works to protect the powers of the...