If you are a teacher or a parent you may find some of these books especially useful to: a) prepare yourself; b) give to your child's teacher or a colleague; or c) give to a school administrator. Seriously.
Each link is to a review of the book to help you decide if you are interested.
- The Science of Evolution and the Myth of Creationism
- Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design
- Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie Scott, Second Edition
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Here are a few books that those in the education biz should have on hand. If you are a parent with a kid in school, consider giving a copy of one or more of these books to your school's life science teacher and a key administrator or two.
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