Schaum's Easy Outline of Biology [Paperback]

George Fried (Author), George Hademenos (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071369716 | ISBN-13: 978-0071369718 | Publication Date: January 30, 2001 | Edition: 1

Boiled-down essentials of the top-selling Schaum's Outline series for the student with limited time

What could be better than the bestselling Schaum's Outline series? For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum's Easy Outline series. Every book in this series is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its predecessor. With an emphasis on clarity and brevity, each new title features a streamlined and updated format and the absolute essence of the subject, presented in a concise and readily understandable form.

Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials.

• Designed to appeal to underprepared students and readers turned off by dense text
• Cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers get the material across fast
• Concise text focuses on the essence of the subject
• Delivers expert help from teachers who are authorities in their fields
• Perfect for last-minute test preparation
• So small and light that they fit in a backpack!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

When you don't have the time...but you still need the grade!

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Get the essence of biology the easy way. Schaum's Easy Outline of Biology helps you master biology with plenty of illustrations, memory joggers, and the newest, rapid-absorption teaching techniques. Backed by Schaum's reputation for academic authority, this is the study guide students turn to and trust. Students know that Schaum's is going to be there for them when they need it!

• Quick study tips
• At-a-glance tables
• Student-friendly style
• Perfect for test prep

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About the Author

George H. Fried was Professor of Biology at Brooklyn College. He taught courses in general biology and animal physiology during a 30-year teaching career. George J. Hademenos is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Dallas. He has published in journals such as American Scientist and Physics Today. In addition he has authored two books: The Physics of Cerebrovascular Diseases, published by Springer-Verlag, and Schaum's Outline of Physics for Biology, Allied Health, and Pre-Med Students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071369716
• ISBN-13: 978-0071369718
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #982,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)