Customer Reviews

Biology: Science for Life with mybiology™ (3rd Edition)

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This textbook provides a basic overview of the biological sciences for students who do not intend to continue further with the study of biology. To draw the student in, the book is arranged around concrete situations which can be explained or understood better with certain biological knowledge. For example, the first chapter begins with a story of a student who has been getting a lot of colds and he wonders what he can do to reduce the number and severity of his colds. The authors use this example to help explain the scientific method. This pattern continues throughout, as the authors touch briefly on most of the major areas of the biological sciences.

The concept is not a poor one for reaching the intended audience, though the opening vignettes are sometimes generic and/or less compelling than they might have been. And the authors, in many places, provide good, understandable, basic instruction in biology. Unfortunately, this book is rather uneven. At times the authors fail to give their audience enough credit and drag through material that can be more quickly digested. Even more often, the authors simply throw large amounts of information and vocabulary at the student without adequate explanation, perhaps delving more deeply into topics than is warranted for a non-majors introductory biology text. Clearly one can learn a lot from this text - one can, indeed in my opinion, begin their biological studies with this book. It seems more likely to me, however, that most students will be frustrated by the alternating pace and the large amounts of inadequately explained vocabulary. It's usable, but one can do better.

I ordered a biology textbook for a class that I'm taking and it turned out that I ordered the wrong edition. I had to return it and the sellers were great to deal with. I would definitely order from them a again! ;-)

I was alittle apprehensive about ordering college course books on line but the books were in better shape than I expected like they looked new! Quick delivery ...I would have to say it was easier & less expensive then going to the college book store.

The book was in great shape and it came quicker than the date stated. It gave me an estimated arrival date of August 25- September 1, the book arrived on August 26. I really need the book for class.

I had to buy this book for a requirement for my degree, but it is a good book. Easy to ready. Illustrations etc.

Product came in good condition... Just not in a timely manner... When I bought the books, was told a est. arrival date.. Wrong... Came over a week later then the time told... Well, I guess its free shipping for a reason...

The Biology book I bought was advertised to be in perfect condition, but when I received it, the covers had a couple of "used book" stickers. When I peeled them off, there were big warning labels saying, "this book is meant for instructor's use only." It seemed really sneaky to me that those labels were strategically hidden, and I returned the book because (a) I couldn't use it and (b) I'd never be able to sell it back to a bookstore here. So keep that in mind...

Description stated never used... but it was used by someone because the codes were removed from the book... I had to pay another $30.00 in order to gain access to the online information that was required for my class. Next time I will not buy anything used, I would have saved money by purchasing a brand new book. I also don't remember anything in the description about the codes not being included. Ask lots of questions when you are buying used!

This is the same book the college store was selling.
Amazon had it cheaper.
Very expensive book....
Almost $90 for a paperback 1/2 inch thick book. Crazy!

Textbook was received in good, wrapped condition. Inside had text highlighted but the highlighted areas were helpful so I'm not complaining. 5 stars.