Junior Biographies

What does it mean to be fair and honest and uphold the law even in the most difficult cases? Just ask Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This informative biography about Ginsburg''s life tells how she became the second female appointed to the United States'' highest court. Through accessible text, it explores her youth growing up in a low-income, working-class Brooklyn neighborhood and her difficult first years as a lawyer in a field dominated by men. Direct quotes, color photographs, and fun facts enhance this fascinating story of the woman who became one of the most respected names in the world of law.