Homework Helpers: Biology [Paperback]

Matthew DiStefano (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1564147207 | ISBN-13: 978-1564147202 | Publication Date: March 2004

Biology is a science full of terms and concepts that range from the hard-to-imagine, such as the structure of an atom, to those we see every day, such as the structure of our own face in the mirror. How are these ideas and concepts related? What's the best way to learn and remember them? Designed to be used with the class textbook (or in place of the totally incomprehensible one!), Homework Helpers: Biology is a user friendly review book that will make any student-or those trying to help them-feel like he or she has a private Biology tutor. Concepts from the most obvious to the most complex are presented and explained in everyday English with a wide variety of diagrams, charts and illustrations. The Homework Helpers Series is just what students need to boost their confidence and give them the help they need to ace even the most challenging classes.

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About the Author

Matthew Distefano has a degree in Biology and a MS in Curriculum and Teaching from Fordham University in Bronx, New York. He has been teaching Science for more than 18 years, and is currently teaching Biology and Chemistry at Fordham Preparatory School in New York City. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 351 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564147207
• ISBN-13: 978-1564147202
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, May 2, 2004

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ScienceChick (Largo, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Homework Helpers: Biology (Paperback)

I recently needed to brush up on my Biology. (I had Bio in college.) After a horrible experience with the mistake-riddled Barron's Biology the Easy Way, I decided to give this book a try. Especially since time was of the essence.

The format of this book is great. You get all the info you need in a very clear, direct, concise way. Lots of charts, lots of diagrams, and lots of test questions make learning very simple and quick.

Whether you need a quick review of your Biology concepts like me, or you are struggling in your Biology class, this book can help you out.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LOTS OF QUESTIONS!, April 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Homework Helpers: Biology (Paperback)

This review book for high school Biology is a great review resource filled with hundreds of practice questions. There are also loads of diagrams and charts that make studying the material much easier and less time consuming.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for biology, September 25, 2004

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Kate T. (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Homework Helpers: Biology (Paperback)

I used to book to help me study for my high school biology tests. The questions are helpful because they helped me to focus on the important topics in biology. I also found the following to be great references.
The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations volume 1 and volume 2
The questions in the last two study guides helped me to test myself for what I did or didn't know before taking my exams. It proved to be quite helpful since I passed with ease. These three books are very helpful!