Biology For Dummies, Second Edition

Publisher: For Dummies
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2010-06-15

An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology

Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work ΓΓé¼ΓÇ¥ starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is.

From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers all your questions about how living things work.

ΓΓé¼óWritten in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference
ΓΓé¼óCheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms.
ΓΓé¼óMore than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly classroom supplement
ΓΓé¼óCoverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology
ΓΓé¼óIncludes practical, up-to-date examples
Whether you're currently enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.