Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
The Scopes Trial
Don Nardo · 1997
78/100
👍 Worth It
Don Nardo does solid work in 96 pages — the archival photography is generous, the historical framing is balanced, and the book earns its place in middle-school history units. It starts with Darwin rather than jumping straight to the courtroom, giving the science-religion tension proper context. The 1997 publication date is the main caveat; nothing here covers post-Kitzmiller developments, so teachers should pair it with a current supplement.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety88
substance76
craft78
originality70
accuracy80
hype62
age-fit85
human-eye76
Penny’s verdict78
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