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Biological Science, Vol. 3: How Plants and Animals Work, 4th Edition
Biological Science Vol 3 How Plants and Animals Work 4th Edition Author:Scott Freeman Supports and motivates readers as they learn to think like a biologist. Building upon Scott Freeman’s unique narrative style that incorporates the Socratic approach and draws readers into thinking like a biologist, the Fourth Edition has been carefully refined to motivate and support a broader range of learner... more »s as they are introduced to new concepts and encouraged to develop and practice new skills. Each page of the book is designed in the spirit of active learning and instructional reinforcement, equipping novice learners with tools that help them advance in the course–from recognizing essential information in highlighted sections to demonstrating and applying their understanding of concepts in practice exercises that gradually build in difficulty. New to Freeman’s MasteringBiology® online tutorial and assessment system are ten classic experiment tutorials and automatically-graded assignment options that are adapted directly from content and exercises in the book. Package Components:
Biological Science, Volume 3, Fourth Edition
MasteringBiology with Pearson eText Student Access Kit
Key Topics: Biology and the Tree of Life, Plant Form and Function, Water and Sugar Transport in Plants, Plant Nutrition, Plant Sensory Systems, Signals, and Responses, Plant Reproduction, Animal Form and Function, Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals, Animal Nutrition, Gas Exchange and Circulation, Electrical Signals in Animals, Animal Sensory Systems and Movement, Chemical Signals in Animals, Animal Reproduction, The Immune System in Animals, An Introduction to Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Population Ecology, Community Ecology, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Conservation Intended for readers interested in gaining a basic understanding of biology« less