A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools
by Debbie Levy
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- Nonfiction
Year Published 2025
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- Religion and science--United States--History--Juvenile literature
- Biology publishing--United States--History--Juvenile literature
- Scopes, John Thomas--Trials, litigation, etc.--Juvenile literature
- Educational law and legislation--United States--Juvenile literature
- Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching--United States--History--Juvenile literature
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