Our Basic Freedoms

This series introduces middle school readers to some of the most basic rights afforded to US citizens in the Bill of Rights, specifically those in the First Amendment and Second Amendment. Each title covers the history of the right itself, the amendment it's found in, and how the right has been interpreted over time. Readers learn about landmark Supreme Court cases and laws that have illuminated and challenged each right. Full-color photographs further emphasize how changing civil rights affect citizens across the nation.

? Includes present-day laws, events, and controversies to show readers the modern civil rights landscape
? Emphasizes Supreme Court cases that affect students' rights in schools
? Discusses important curriculum topics including why the Bill of Rights was written, how laws are interpreted, and how the Supreme Court works