Almost 100 years ago, on July 21, 1925, The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes trial also known as The Scopes Monkey Trial came to an end. The trial, as well as the accompanying media circus, challenged Americans' view of the United States educational system in ways that can still be felt today. The Monkey Trial by Anita Sanchez is a compelling and insightful look at this historical event, made accessible to middle grade readers.

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