by Jay Phelan
Second Edition ©2013
ISBN-10: 1-4641-0720-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-4641-0720-7 Quantity Pack See available formats »
Intriquing, Often Surprising Q Questions Motivate ReadersQ questions spark students’ interest and encourage critical thinking. Engaging Examples Showcase Biology in Everyday Life What Is Life? A Guide to Biology threads fascinating, relevant, contemporary examples of the science throughout each chapter. Brief Sections Make the Material ManageableEach chapter is broken down into a series of short, accessible sections. Vivid Photos Capture the Story of BiologyStriking images appear as unit openers and are combined with illustrations of biological processes, concepts, and experimental techniques to engage the imagination of the student. Clear and Consistent IllustrationsFresh and easy-to-understand figures bring the concepts to life. Collaboratively developed by the author and scientific illustrator, the text and illustrations are seamlessly integrated, effective learning tools. Take-Home Messages Provide a Quick SummaryEach section of the chapter includes a concise, memorable summary of key ideas. Street Bios Make Biology MemorableStreetBio: Knowledge You Can Use features are found in every chapter, and demonstrate the practicality and fun of biology. 25 percent are New! End-Of-Chapter Study ToolsEach chapter includes Big Ideas recaps of the key ideas from each section, Key Terms that are page-references for quick reference, and Check Your Knowledge and short-answer questions.
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