Biology: A Guide to Natural World

by David Krogh

This book serves as the most successful introduction to biology published in the last 10 years, and remains the only one written and illustrated from the ground up. The “biological literacy” approach continues to be paramount—from the journalistic writing style and original, Krogh specific illustrations to the seamless integration of media A seven-part organization covers essential parts: atoms, molecules, and cells; energy and its transformation; how life goes on: genetics; life's organizing principle: evolution and the diversity of life; a bounty that feeds us all: plants; what makes the organism tick? animal anatomy and physiology; and the living world as a whole: ecology and behavior. For the promotion of biological literacy—to make individuals aware that they need it to participate in the workforce, make everyday decisions, and make informed choices at the ballot box.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Biology

678 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

David Krogh is a science writer and the director of communications for the Academic Senate of the University of California. While he has written on physics and technology, his main interest is biology, particularly its history and relationship to American culture. Krough has written several biology textbooks and study guides, as well as Smoking: The Artificial Passion.

Reviews

[Randall McNair]

Probably the best primer on the subject. Fun to read. Easy to understand.

[Chole Allyson]

Helpful, if one wants to engage in the biological practice.

[Sss Book]

3 of 3

[Chelsea Arynn]

Poorly written, completely lacked clarity and was not helpful in the least. I would not recommend this textbook.