(4) YA Supreme Court Justices series. For each Supreme Court Justice, the life experiences that shaped his or her character are examined along with their Court decisions; special emphasis is placed on important cases over which they presided. John Marshall offers historical context from the colonial era. Illustrations, photographs, and excerpts from their writings provide additional detail and insight and help break up the dauntingly dense-looking texts. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Supreme Court Justices titles: Earl Warren, John Marshall, Sonia Sotomayor, and Thurgood Marshall.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Oxford Portraits series. Warren, former governor of California, 1948 Republican vice-presidential candidate, and chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for over fifteen years, is profiled in a thorough if unexciting volume. The emphasis is on Warren's professional accomplishments, and the book includes detailed summations of some of the most notable cases decided by the Warren Court. Black-and-white photos and a timeline are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta