Core Concepts

Describes the basics of ecology, including food chains, habitats, and ecosystems.

Describes the diversity of the animal kingdom, including adaptations, defense mechanisms, and symbiotic relationships.

This volume takes readers through the history of the research of microorganisms, sharing the life stories of some of the great scientists in the field. It is filled with descriptive charts, sidebars, and photos for a more engaging and informative read.

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 to cell locomotion and the cell cycle including cell division, mitosis, and meiosis.

Life is the most basic and fundamental fact of our existence and yet remains one of the greatest and most impenetrable mysteries. This enthralling survey of biology contains the riches of awe-inspiring discoveries and a rare glimpse into biologists' working methods.