The Monkey Trial
john scopes and the battle over teaching evolution
$29.34
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
17 July 2025
Summary
The Monkey Trial: Science vs. Religion in a Tennessee Courtroom
The riveting examination of the notorious trial of a teacher whose arrest for teaching science reverberates to this day.
Highlighting the quiet dignity of a teacher who stood up for his students’ right to learn, Anita Sanchez captures the passion, personalities, and pageantry of the infamous “Monkey Trial.” When John Scopes defied Tennessee state law to teach his students about evolution in 1925…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780063309081 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0063309084 |
| Author: | Anita Sanchez |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“With cogence aplenty for current national issues, Sanchez expertly sifts a mountain of documentary evidence to present a coherent account of the event [that is] perceptive, well written and reasoned, and as topical as ever.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A lively, solidly researched tale that delivers enduring truths about the lure of controversy.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Compelling and important.” – School Library Journal (starred review)
About The Author
Anita Sanchez
Anita Sanchez is fascinated by plants that no one loves. Her books include Rotten!, Monkey Business, and nonfiction picture book Hello, Puddle! She lives in Amsterdam, NY.
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