Biology

THE MOST PRACTICAL, EASY-TO-USE GUIDE TO LEARN BIOLOGY AT YOUR OWN PACE Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide helps you master the fundamentals of the science of life. Using classroom-proven learning tools, you will gain a deeper understanding of the origin, structure, and vital processes of living organisms. Thoroughly updated throughout, this edition organizes, condenses, and illustrates key concepts and terminology while explaining all the essential points needed to fully grasp each essential aspect of life science. You will gradually build upon your knowledge as you explore the origin of life, cellular division and respiration, and viruses and subviruses. You'll also learn about plants and invertebrates, the Animal Kingdom, circulatory, muscular, and skeletal systems, and more. This classroom-proven learning resource provides: - An accessible, easy-to-follow format to enable you to learn at your own pace - Numerous practice questions to reinforce what you've learned - Self-teaching practice questions with full answers to identify what you need to focus on - Key term definitions and a downloadable online glossary to help you better understand the material - Photographs and illustrations to highlight important points of learning - Clear and concise chapters to teach you all major biological concepts and terms, including evolution, cell biology, reproduction, physiology, the brain and the nervous systems, botany and ecology Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide is a must-have volume for students looking to excel in high school or college biology courses, as well as a perfect study companion for anyone preparing for standardized exams in biology.