Biology Made Simple [Paperback]

Rita Mary King (Author)

Book Description

Series: Made Simple | Publication Date: August 19, 2003

Take the frustration out of learning the science of life!

Biology is the most fundamental science?yet it’s one of the most complex. Now, Biology Made Simple is here to help science and non-science majors alike understand the science of life. Covering all the major themes of biology—including the cellular basis of life, the interaction of organisms, and the evolutionary process of all beings, Biology Made Simple combines concise explanations with the in-depth coverage needed to understand every aspect of this subject. Topics covered include:

unifying themes of biology
chemistry for the biologist
the living cell
DNA
evolution
genetics
animal organization and homeostasis
the systems of the body
ecology
Featuring more than sixty illustrations and at-a-glance chapter reviews, Biology Made Simple will help you master this fascinating science.

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Take the frustration out of learning the science of life!

Biology is the most fundamental science?yet it?s one of the most complex. Now, Biology Made Simple is here to help science and non-science majors alike understand the science of life. Covering all the major themes of biology?including the cellular basis of life, the interaction of organisms, and the evolutionary process of all beings, Biology Made Simple combines concise explanations with the in-depth coverage needed to understand every aspect of this subject. Topics covered include:

unifying themes of biology
chemistry for the biologist
the living cell
DNA
evolution
genetics
animal organization and homeostasis
the systems of the body
ecology
Featuring more than sixty illustrations and at-a-glance chapter reviews, Biology Made Simple will help you master this fascinating science.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 edition (August 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767915429
• ISBN-13: 978-0767915427
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference for biology, September 18, 2004

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J. B. (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biology Made Simple (Paperback)

I found this book to help a lot when studying the structure of DNA, Genetics and five kingdoms. I was assigned Campell's Biology for my undergrad biology 1 and 2 classes. Although this textbook had every topic imaginable about college biology, I found Biology Made Simple easier to comprehend. I also used
The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations by Patrick Leonardi
Vol 1
Vol 2
Vol 3
These last three study guides were so good for preparing me for the type of questions to look out for on my bio midterms and finals. They helped me get excellent grades.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Biology made VERY simple., June 12, 2004

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Lisa Bartee (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biology Made Simple (Paperback)

If you're looking for a good, but VERY basic review book, this one is great. I did not make it through the whole book, but the parts I read were very clearly written. However, it is VERY basic. If you're using this book to study for something like the GRE or the Praxis II exam, you will need another book in addition to this one. But it's a good start if you need a good basic background in biology.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Biology made A+, August 24, 2006

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SD (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biology Made Simple (Paperback)

I just took Biology for the first time in College but during the summer session. Without this book I don't know what I would've done. A whole semester was cut down to a month so absorbing material was a matter of life or fail. This book help me understand what seemed to be the hardest concept. I totally recommend it.