Introduction to Biology
Countless biological processes enable the existence of all organisms and facilitate their interactions with the living and nonliving world around them. The microscopic structures and intricate mechanisms that make up these processes--from those that regulate the heartbeat of a child to those that govern photosynthesis in a plant--illuminate much about the past and future of all life. By examining the biological basis of various life forms and their characteristic behavioral patterns, these comprehensive volumes illuminate the magnificent organization of the natural world.
• Annotated diagrams illustrate complex structures and concepts
• Detailed glossaries explain new terms
• Sidebars highlight significant thinkers and concepts in numerous subfields of biology
* Reviews *
Book Review: A Closer Look at Genes and Genetic Engineering"...the book holds the academic vocabulary the students need. Much like reading a textbook, but with much more pizzazz."
--Deri David, School Librarian, Gainesville Middle School
