Anne O'Daly – författare

This engaging survey of biology contains awe-inspiring discoveries and a rare glimpse into biologists'' working methods. This factual information is complemented by stunning full-color photos, illustrations, diagrams, and primary source images, as well as intriguing sidebars that detail do-it-yourself experiments. The text relates failed theories of the past; discusses current debates, disagreements, and discussions; and reveals the practical applications of scientific research. This is a comprehensive survey of biology, life on Earth, and how it all works.

This text provides readers with a comprehensive study of the mechanics of cell biology. Topics covered range from the different types of cells—plant and animal, eukaryote and prokaryote, and stem cells—to the components of the cell such as the cell wall, DNA, and plasma. The text also discusses cell locomotion and the cell cycle including cell division, mitosis, and meiosis. Finally, the topic of cancer, when cells divide uncontrollably, is addressed. This title offers a biography section of the pioneers of DNA research, Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, and James Watson, whose research led us to understand the structure of DNA. Along with authoritative content, this title offers eye-catching and informative images and illustrations to help keep readers engaged.

Studying ecology today is more valuable than it has ever been because of pollution and other environmental factors continuing to be a mainstream issue of concern across the globe. This volume engages the reader with bright images of animals and other life in their natural settings and informs readers on what is being done to preserve life. Sidebars and biographies of important figures helps make this a well-rounded learning experience. It is a valuable resource for any reader concerned about the environment.

The recent developments in the revolution in modern genetics represents one of the most amazing expansions of knowledge in the history of science. Incredible advances such as the mapping of the human genome are continuing to unlock the mysteries of heredity. This title gives students the power to understand the essential topic of biology by starting with the basics. The science behind each concept is explained with clear text combined with illustrations, color images, and sidebars. Biographical material on Gregor Mendel, the first person to describe how traits are passed from generation to generation, shows readers how the genetic revolution began. The text helps readers synthesize textual and visual information into a coherent understanding of genetic processes.

There are hundreds of thousands of plant species on Earth, from liverworts less than an inch tall to giant redwood trees that reach hundreds of feet into the sky. With their great variety of forms, plants have adapted to nearly every type of habitat. This title provides a strong introduction to plant biology, clearly explaining how plants'' structures enable them to make food, grow, survive challenging environments, and reproduce. The text highlights the life of Carolus Linnaeus, whose plant taxonomy influenced classification in biology from his own era to the present day. The text helps readers learn the meaning of key terms as they are used in biology, as well as develop coherent understandings of important biological processes.

In this stunningly comprehensive roadmap to the human body, readers experience a vividly compelling account of the long history of the study of anatomy and the many breakthroughs that inform our current notions of the human body, health, and disease. The text addresses cutting-edge research, treatments, and procedures that continue to advance our understanding of the body, its possibilities, and its limitations. Full-color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, archival images, and intriguing fact-filled sidebars make this resource perfectly suited to both the biology classroom and the high-interest section of the library.