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A companion to the documentary film "Waiting for "Superman," which examines the debate that surrounds the issue of educational reform, featuring essays that discuss the making of the film, comment on the stories of individual students, and offer advice on what people can do to make a difference.

Provides a clear, insightful discussion about legalization of marijuana with intergrating facts and a variety of contrasting opinions for a solid, balanced perspective. Sidebars add depth to the discussion by expanding on important ideas and events.

A novel in free verse poems, in which visitors, spectators, and residents of Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925 describe the Scopes "monkey trial" and its effects on that small town and its citizens.

Presents an account of the famous Supreme Court case which led to the outlawing of racial segregation in public schools.

Examines the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" trial which took place in Dayton, Ohio when science teacher John Scopes was charged with teaching evolution in the public school, his defense by Clarence Darrow, and the effect of the trial on society and public education.

A discussion of both sides of the gun control debate includes the historical use of firearms in the United States, their use today, and existing gun control laws in this country and abroad.

When her father hatches a plan to bring publicity to their small Tennessee town by arresting a local high school teacher for teaching about evolution, the resulting 1925 Scopes trial prompts fifteen-year-old Frances to rethink many of her beliefs about religion and truth, as well as her relationship with her father.

Presents an introduction to peer-to-peer file sharing, a technology that allows people to share Internet files and information, such as music, movies, and software, and explores the debate over whether the downloading of copyrighted materials is legal or ethical.