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Exploring The Way Life Works: The Science of Biology |  | Authors: Mahlon Hoagland, Bert Dodson, Judy Hauck
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 111705
Media: Paperback
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 076371688X
Dewey Decimal Number: 570
EAN: 9780763716882
ASIN: 076371688X
Publication Date: November 2001
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Amazon.com Review
I can think of virtually no better book for introducing children or biology-impaired adults to the wonders of the machinery of life, from the molecular to the macroevolutionary. Wonderfully written, delightfully illustrated, and sure to engage and educate. A delightful and successful cross between Larry Gonick's classic Cartoon Guides and Cartoon Historys (but less flip) and David Macaulay's many masterful books on the way things work (but more comprehensive). Highly Recommended.
Product Description
Organized Around One Central Idea, The Unity That Underlies Biological Diversity, This Book Presents Biology's Basic Concepts And Applications Through A Brilliant Interweaving Of Incisive Explanations, Imaginative Analogies, And Stunning Visual Graphics. This Book Is The Perfect Answer For Any Instructor Seeking A More Concise, Meaningful, And Flexible Alternative To The Standard Introductory Biology Text.
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Buy the Book! It's well worth the investment! February 1, 2002
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is excellent! If you're a current or future student of biology (especially a beginner, like me), or even a teacher, you will have no trouble understanding the concepts of biology due to the illustrations and explanations. The book's examples reference everyday life so you can instantly apply what you're reading and seeing. The illustrations are colorful and well defined, and the text is light and even a bit humorous. As a future teacher this book will definitely be added to my permanent collection of reference books.
A must for anyone interested in science August 28, 1998
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
IF you ever wondered what DNA is all about and do not have the time to read text books on this subject THEN The Way Life Works is for you. Very highly recommended for all ages.
Mandatory learning February 3, 2005
M. Chmiel (Arlington, VA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I agree with the other reviews but take issue with the Amazon reviewer: This book is not for the biology illiterate. Those who love biology will be especially charmed by the way the material is presented here. It will allow those proficient in biology to see different perspectives on familiar concepts. From a pedagogy perspective, there is no better biology text-truth be told: visuals are presented using a number of models so students can understand conceptual nuances. The attractive pictures are inviting and interesting. Text and picutres are united and work together- you don't get blocks of words. It is engaging-not "easy". And often it is darn funny.
Wish they had a six star category... July 19, 1998
velankar@che.udel.edu (Delaware, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The previous reviewers have pretty much covered all ground so I'm writing this review just to add another 5 star rating to this book, The cartoons are nice but they do make the book about five times as large as it would have been otherwise. Other than that I have no complaints. If you don't know much about cellular biology, here is your chance to learn about photosynthesis, protein synthesis, DNA replication, evolution, etc. and actually ENJOY it!
Every bio student and bio teacher NEEDS this book! October 25, 1999
Mrs Lee Ferguson
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is possibly the most incredible biology textbook for the average Joes of the world (and maybe the not-so-average Joes!). "The Way Life Works" clearly and cleverly explains some of the most abstract concepts of biology and brings them to life (no pun intended). I have recommended this book to all of my students, and wish that I could require them to own it! It should be our biology class' primary textbook. I only wish that I had had this textbook as an undergraduate student. Maybe those molecular biology classes wouldn't have been as difficult!Kudos!
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