The book is great but I was really disappointed that it turned out to be the Asian Edition. This fact was not mentioned in the description. It would have been ok but I ran into a serious issue in that while the US Edition uses Imperial system for measurements etc., the Asian Edition uses Metric. So, it makes it quite messy to do homework assignments.
This book is indeed a beast to lug around all day. But when it comes down to all the Biology books out there, and I've read quite a few, this one does the trick. You'll find that the authors actually manage to make the material readable. Much of the science behind biology can get very difficult to explain on paper, but this book does it thoroughly, eloquently, and interestingly enough, with a new and fresh outlook. Great one to have for the library.
I bought this book for a class. The international version is much cheaper and exactly the same as the U.S. except the cover is different (not hardback, additional pictures). Great colorful illustrations. Language not difficult to understand. Mastering Biology also is of great assistance in learning the subject. No wonder this book is chosen by most schools and universities.
This book is great for an introductory college or AP Biology course. It covers the basics of biological chemistry, cellular biology, systems, and an introduction to the classification system and the different groups and species that comprise it. There are a lot of illustrations and additional facts that can make it hard to parse out especially important information, but this also makes it fairly readable and engaging. The online component provides additional support and learning tools, such as animations and an e-book.
Amazed at the new knowledge of life and this book has it. So glad I got it and love reading it. Fair price and that is rare in this day and age. Thank you. Great sales.
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