Each book in the Issues on Trial series presents several key historical and contemporary court cases regarding a major, controversial social issue. The comprehensive discussion of each case includes a reprinting of the majority and dissenting opinions, as well as legal and popular commentary on each side of the issue. The cases in Animal Welfare address some unusual issues, such as whether whales can legally sue the president of the U.S. Overall, these original legal and academic texts tend to be dry and will challenge even advanced students. The books are best suited for those who have a passion for one of the issues—or for the law itself. Grades 10-12. --Miriam Aronin
