Biology Demystified (Tab Demystified) - Softcover

Layman, Dale

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071410406 ISBN 13: 9780071410403

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003

Synopsis

Understand biology without dissecting anything! If you're years removed from your last high school biology class - or if you're just starting out as a student - here's a fast, effective and entertaining way to learn the fundamental facts and concepts of biology. Written in straightforward, easy-to-grasp language, "Biology Demystified" will help you understand basic and applied scientific information. As a result, you'll gain 'instant expertise' in biology - even if you've had no previous formal training in the sciences.The author, an experienced biology professor, uses a host of clever techniques to help you soak up what you really need to know, including: presenting 'big picture' principles first - followed by the details; more than 150 illustrations for solid grounding in basic life sciences; 'Biological Order vs. Disorder'; icons for easy category recognition; a pronunciation guide for difficult biology terms; and frequent self-testing and reviews to help you retain information. This book contains the original Latin/Greek meanings of many biological terms with entertaining and informative illustrations. And much, much more! So if you're looking for a deeper understanding of the world around you, let "Biology Demystified" be your shortcut!

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UNDERSTAND BIOLOGY -- WITHOUT DISSECTING ANYTHING!

If you're years removed from your last high school biology class -- or if you're just starting out as a student -- here's a fast, effective and entertaining way to learn the fundamental facts and concepts of biology.

Written in straightforward, easy-to-grasp language, Biology Demystified will help you understand basic and applied scientific information. As a result, you'll gain "instant expertise" in biology -- even if you've had no previous formal training in the sciences. The author, an experienced biology professor, uses a host of clever techniques to help you soak up what you really need to know, including:

* Presenting "big picture" principles first -- followed by the details
* More than 150 illustrations for solid grounding in basic life sciences
* "Biological Order vs. Disorder" icons for easy category recognition
* A pronunciation guide for difficult biology terms
* Frequent self-testing and reviews to help you retain information
* The original Latin/Greek meanings of many biological terms with entertaining and informative illustrations
* And much, much more!

So if you're looking for a deeper understanding of the world around you, let Biology Demystified be your shortcut!

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071410406
• ISBN 13: 9780071410403
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 426