Biology For Dummies

Biology For Dummies

<b>An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology</b> <p>Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work €" starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is.</p> <p>From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, <i>Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition</i> answers all your questions about how living things work.</p> <ul> <li>Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference</li> <li>Cheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms.</li> <li>More than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly classroom supplement</li> <li>Coverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology</li> <li>Includes practical, up-to-date examples</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're currently enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.</p>