 | Darwinism and its Discontents by Michael Ruse
Buy new: $34.57 / Used from: $1.10 Understanding the arguments in a contemporary context is critical.
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 | Just A Theory: Exploring The Nature Of Science by Moti Ben-Ari
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $5.36 One of the best discussions on distinguishing between fact, theory, and hypothesis as well the difference between a belief and drawing a conclusion based on evidence.
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 | Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introduction by Eugenie C. Scott
Buy new: $55.00 / Used from: $2.98 Clear presentation of multiple perspectives around a number of arguments.
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 | Denying Evolution: Creationism, Scientism, and the Nature of Science by Massimo Pigliucci
Buy new: $18.30 / Used from: $4.74 Excellent examination of creationist claims and fallacies in logic. Good perspective on Behe's and Dembski's arguments
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 | Tower of Babel: The Evidence against the New Creationism by Robert T. Pennock
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $1.50 A must have for looking at the arguments in favor of evolution
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 | The Unconscious Quantum: Metaphysics in Modern Physics and Cosmology by Victor J. Stenger
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $15.99 Main focus is on other issues, but there is an excellent discussion of the thermodynamics argument used by creationists
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 | Abusing Science: The Case Against Creationism by Philip Kitcher
Buy new: $16.03 / Used from: $2.82 Good reading on the shortcomings of creationist pseudo-science
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 | Defending Evolution: A Guide to the Evolution/Creation Controversy by National Safety Council
Buy new: $34.84 / Used from: $9.91 A wonderful text on addressing creationism arguments in the classroom. Every teacher should read this book.
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 | Science and Earth History: The Evolution/Creation Controversy by Arthur N. Strahler
Buy new: $44.14 / Used from: $44.91 Thorough and in-depth reference. A favorite reference.
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 | Evolution and the Myth of Creationism: A Basic Guide to the Facts in the Evolution Debate by Tim Berra
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $0.01 A good introduction
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 | Trial and Error: The American Controversy Over Creation and Evolution by Edward J. Larson
Buy new: $24.24 / Used from: $1.94 Learn the details and history of the Scopes trial and later controversies in education
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 | What Evolution Is by Ernst Mayr
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $1.96 A must-have for your library.
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 | The Structure of Evolutionary Theory by Stephen Jay Gould
Buy new: $38.80 / Used from: $18.99 Get it, but bring a forklift to carry it around. It's big.
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 | The Triumph of Evolution: and the Failure of Creationism by Niles Eldredge
Buy used from: $1.90 Deals with the fundamental arguments.
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 | Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences by National Research Council
Buy used from: $18.84 A required text for my intro students. Brief and to the point.
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 | But Is It Science?: The Philosophical Question in the Creation/Evolution Controversy (Frontiers of Philosophy)
Buy new: $22.02 / Used from: $0.64 A good overview to the standard question. Both sides are represented.
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 | The Evolution Wars: A Guide to the Debates by Michael Ruse
Buy new: $26.95 / Used from: $6.21 An excellent read on the debates.
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| Voices for Evolution by Betty McCollister
Buy used from: $0.01 An interesting and valuable source listing official positions and statements of many scientific, religious, educational , and civil liberties organizations
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 | God, the Devil, and Darwin: A Critique of Intelligent Design Theory by Niall Shanks
Buy new: $26.44 / Used from: $4.75 Well written and good philosophical discussion. Excellent example of good critical thinking.
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 | Unintelligent Design by Mark Perakh
Buy new: $24.08 / Used from: $10.33 |
 | Creationism's Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design by Barbara Forrest
Buy new: $30.54 / Used from: $5.74 |
 | Darwin and Design: Does Evolution Have a Purpose? by Michael Ruse
Buy used from: $3.39 |
 | Evolution Boxed Set
Buy new: $67.49 / Used from: $52.86 Great collection of videos on many topics. If you are an educator, it's worth watching supplementary video on teaching evolution by PBS
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 | Why Intelligent Design Fails: A Scientific Critique of the New Creationism
Buy used from: $11.10 A collection of essays on ID. Good handling of Irreducible Complexity and bactieria flagella.
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 | Evolution by Mark Ridley
Buy new: $94.75 / Used from: $36.37 Addresses a number issues around macroevolution and speciation.
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 | The Counter-Creationism Handbook by Mark Isaak
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.95 A good reference on a variety of issues encountered in teaching and understanding the importance of in the classroom.
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