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   Rated 5 out of 5

   D. Kochanik – 27 January 2014

   Biology from the scratch
   This book starts roughly from the scratch. This was my first introductory book into the topic of biology, before I didn’t know much about photosynthesis or most of the stuff from this book. That’s why for me it was a couple of months lasting yourney into many discoveries about nature and human body. After first warm up chapter about different possible views how to see the origin of life, you go staight into cells structre and then mitosis and meiosis in next chapter.The book contains 22 chapters and most of them could be defined as separate branch, topic, or discipline. Examples would be chapters on ecology, nutrition, cellular respiration (molecular biology), reproduction (genetics). Other chapters would include information about one of our body systems, for example circulatory system, brain and nervous system, bones and muscles (musculo-skeletal system), or hormones (endocrine system).Then there is a number of chapters explaining basics of classification system, or taxonomy. That would be viruses and subviruses, fungi, plant and animal kingdoms in separate chapters. I have to say that for almost total beginner, the book was quite easily understandable for me, even if I had to go slowly, because the text is dense and packed with info. First reading is only superficial exposure. It’s the second one or third one(revision) to get to the core of each topic.I have a lot of respect for books like this, where the system and sequencing of delivering the information is well thought as well. It’s not only about the information itself. It’s about the story and meaning behind the lines, and reading the text that is revealing the bigger picture in systematic way. So I recommend this book to everyone who is interested in biology, nature, and processes in human body, but never had those subjects during the school. Which was my case.Another super feature is the multiple-choice test at the end of each chapter. Sometimes right questions (and answers) bring more spark and interest then pages and pages of text explaining the concept. Plus there is a lots of diagrams, tables, and pictures for better illustration of many points. Enjoy.

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   Rated 2 out of 5

   tapen – 17 February 2023

   Expected a better illustrated format
   The book in my opinion lacks good illustrations and charts to explain biologics processes and illustrations. I would suggest M B V Roberta .. a book more than 20 years old does a far better job

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Alec – 31 January 2021

   Great Biology Book for Beginners
   I developed an interest in biology when the COVID-19 spread widely, but biology textbooks are just expensive. So I bought this book as an alternative. I am glad I bought this book. It presents a detailed and overall introduction to fundamental biology knowledge in plain language, which is very helpful for beginners like me.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Bulldogmom – 12 January 2022

   Ok for high school
   I bought this book to study for my teaching certification test. Don’t waste your time. It should just be called “opinions on evolution” book. I wanted details about cellular processes, DNA, etc. not detailed enough.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Brandi Cruzan – 2 May 2021

   Great teaching book.
   If you are someone that wants to expand your knowledge about biology without taking or reading overwhelming books. This is the one for you. Very short chapters with quizzes at the end of each with one to help grasp an understanding.