This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of teaching intelligent design and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn the background surrounding the topic, such as Charles Darwin, natural selection, and creationism. Also included is legislation and famous court cases involving teaching intelligent design. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.