Serving on a Jury

A True Book

by Sarah E. De Capua

Learn just why juries are so important to U.S. society.A True Civics series helps children become productive citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. While few people look forward to jury duty, it is a necessary part of the U.S. legal system. Readers will discover who is eligible for jury duty, how juries are selected, and which responsibilities jurors are tasked with.

Genres: Government

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

Reviews

[Mary A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read but equally insightful.

[Lexi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently had a jury summons and wish my children and I had read this first! It breaks down the process perfectly. I think I would have been much more at ease had I read this first.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This title is one of the True Books Civics series. It tackles the topic of jury duty, long the bane of most adults. However, for intermediate readers it breaks down the steps of the process into manageable parts that teach them about responsibility, cooperation and good citizenship. A brief history of juries, including a time line, is provided. Age-appropriate text addresses kinds of trials, expectations of jurors and typical court proceedings. Color photographs of actual courtroom settings aid understanding. Glossary words are bolded throughout. Back matter includes a glossary, a statistics page, resources, and an index. This book is a first-rate introduction to our justice system and a helpful resource for research. It is a worthwhile addition for any library.

[Mekia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book goes into the definition and reason for a juror. It also talks about how the juror is selected , what the jury does, and how they reach a verdict. Very good book for 4th-5th graders, and very interesting with the use of real pictures.It's a great book to use if teaching about jury duty, and it's also great for adults b/c I have learned some things that I've never known!!