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  • Evolution on Trial: From the Scopes "Monkey" Case to Inherit the Wind

    Kathiann M. Kowalski

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Each title reviews a high-impact, high-interest trial from American history--focusing on the people behind the case, the societal issues, and the legal principles involved--and compares it to the Hollywood rendering of the famous case. Teacher's Guide available.

  • The Right to Counsel: From Gideon V. Wainwright to Gideon's Trumpet

    Lisa A Wroble

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Examines the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, including the trial and appeals, the ruling of a defendant's right to counsel, and the movie inspired by the court case. -- Provided by publisher.

  • Presidential Power on Trial: From Watergate to All the President's Men

    William Noble

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2009)
    Each title reviews a high-impact, high-interest trial from American history--focusing on the people behind the case, the societal issues, and the legal principles involved--and compares it to the Hollywood rendering of the famous case. Teacher's Guide available.

  • Racism on Trial: From the Medgar Evers Murder Case to Ghosts of Mississippi

    Wim Coleman, Pat Perrin

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Each title reviews a high-impact, high-interest trial from American history--focusing on the people behind the case, the societal issues, and the legal principles involved--and compares it to the Hollywood rendering of the famous case. Teacher's Guide available.

  • Witchcraft on Trial: From the Salem Witch Hunts to the Crucible

    Maurene J. Hinds

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 2009)
    Each title reviews a high-impact, high-interest trial from American history--focusing on the people behind the case, the societal issues, and the legal principles involved--and compares it to the Hollywood rendering of the famous case. Teacher's Guide available.

  • The Bounty Mutiny: From the Court Case to the Movie

    Edward Willett

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Each title reviews a high-impact, high-interest trial from American history--focusing on the people behind the case, the societal issues, and the legal principles involved--and compares it to the Hollywood rendering of the famous case. Teacher's Guide available.

  • The Amistad Mutiny: From the Court Case to the Movie

    Melissa Eisen Azarian

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2009)
    "Explores the mutiny aboard the Amistad, including the slave revolt onboard, the trial of the slaves in U.S. courts, the appeal to the Supreme Court, and the inspiration for the movie, Amistad"--Provided by publisher.