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Title: Biology, 4th. ed.
| Grade Level: | 9 - 12 |
| Other Uses: | advanced biology courses, teacher
background information |
| Type: | Textbook (1206 pp.) |
| Authors: | Campbell, N. A. |
| Publisher: | Benjamin/Cummings |
| Year of pub.: | 1996 |
| Price: | $65.25 |
Description: This textbook takes a thematic rather than survey approach in providing comprehensive coverage of all major areas of biology, including genetics. It is most appropriate for either a high school advanced biology class or college class. Even if it is not used as the primary text, Biology is a wonderful resource and reference for teachers to have on hand as a source of supplementary material. Although the text contains no activities, each chapter does contain a review of key concepts, a self quiz, challenge questions, and "Science, Technology, and Society" questions. A 1999 edition is available. An "Interactive Study Guide" CD-ROM is included.
Strengths: Biology is well written and enjoyable to read. The illustrations are excellent and aid greatly in explaining the more difficult concepts. Relevant examples are included throughout the book. Many supplementary materials are available, including a student study guide, instructor's guide, laboratory manual, overhead transparencies, slides and videodisc.
Weaknesses: This is a college level textbook with limited applicability as the primary text in a high school setting.
Keywords: Inheritance, DNA structure, genes, chromosomes, variation, sexual reproduction, meiosis, biodiversity, evolution, biotechnology, medical genetics, human, protein
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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| ISBN#: | 0805319573 |
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