Author: Brandon Haught
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813047579
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
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Before William Jennings Bryan successfully prosecuted John Scopes in the infamous “Scopes Monkey Trial,” he was a prominent antievolution agitator in Florida. In Going Ape, Brandon Haught tells the riveting story of how the war over teaching evolution began and unfolded in Florida, one of the nation’s bellwether states. It still simmers just below the surface, waiting for the right moment to engulf the state. The saga opens with the first shouts of religious persecution and child endangerment in 1923 Tallahassee and continues today with forced delays and extra public hearings in state-level textbook adoptions. These ceaseless battles feature some of the most colorful culture warriors imaginable: a real estate tycoon throwing his fortune into campaigns in Miami; lawmakers attempting to insert the mandatory teaching of creationism into bills; and pastors and school board members squabbling in front of the national media that descends into their small town. The majority of participants, however, have been, and still are, average people, and Haught expertly portrays these passionate citizens and the sense of moral duty that drives each of them. Given a social climate where the teaching of evolution continues to sharply divide neighbors and communities, Going Ape is a must-read for anyone concerned with the future of public education.
Author: Benjamin James Watson
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0590479660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
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What would happen on a class trip if the worstbehaved boy in the class accidentally traded places with a chimp at the zoo? As the class continues on its field trip through town, the chimp's behavior as a "boy" becomes increasingly hilarious. The stern teacher doesn't realize the switch, but she gets fed up with the misbehavior and antics. Children will laugh aloud as the chimp wreaks havoc at the grocery store, library, and bank. Meanwhile, back at the zoo, the boy is having a very different day!
Author: Philip Slade
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646825632
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Eduardo Bustos
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1770492828
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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There are more than 200 species of primates in the world. Going Ape! is a wonderful introduction to some of the most fascinating ones for children just discovering the world of animals. From Japan’s macaques to Africa’s gorillas, brilliant images and brief, informative text will capture the imagination of young children.
Author: Martin Chatterton
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
ISBN: 9781847150127
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 150
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Kurtis, Stench, Einstein and Grunt live in Sludgeville - officially the most boring town in the whole world. Then they discover 'The Official League of Unbelievable and Amazing Stupid Stunts' and realise they are very good at them. In the blink of a gnat's eye, they have their own TV show.
Author: Laurie S. Sutton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536412628
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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The Gotham City Zoo has gone bananas! With Gorilla Grodd on the loose, Batman and Superman must join forces to put an end to the monkey business and save Gotham City.
Author: Dale Peterson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520243323
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
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Annotation As Jane Goodall never fails to mention, "bush meat is the greatest conservation crisis in my lifetime." This book documents in text and photographs how wild animals in the Congo Basin, particularly the Great Apes but also chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas, are slaughtered and used for human consumption.
Author: Richard W. Wrangham
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395877432
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 372
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Whatever their virtues, men are more violent than women. Why do men kill, rape, and wage war, and what can be done about it? Drawing on the latest discoveries about human evolution and about our closest living relatives, the great apes, "Demonic Males" offers some startling new answers to these questions.
Author: Eduardo Bustos
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 1770492828
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
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There are more than 200 species of primates in the world. Going Ape! is a wonderful introduction to some of the most fascinating ones for children just discovering the world of animals. From Japan’s macaques to Africa’s gorillas, brilliant images and brief, informative text will capture the imagination of young children.
Author: Nicholas J. Hall
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573609749
Category : American drama
Languages : en
Pages : 88
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