| The Handy Biology Answer Book Contributor(s): Barnes-Svarney, Patricia (Author), Svarney, Thomas E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578594901 ISBN-13: 9781578594900 Publisher: Visible Ink Press OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Social Science | Reference - Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 570 |
| LCCN: 2014009127 |
| Series: Handy Answer Books |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" (1.80 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Easy to use and friendly guide explains the inner workings of cells, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants, animals, as well as evolution, the environment, DNA and chromosomes, genetics and genetic engineering, laboratory techniques, and much, much more. Gene therapy. Forensic DNA profiling. Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Genetically modified food. Botany. Zoology. Sex. The study of life and living organisms is ancient, broad, and ongoing. Biology combines the Greek word for life, bios, with the suffix -ology, or science/study/knowledge of. The new, completely revised and updated The Handy Biology Answer Book examines, explains, and traces mankind's understanding of this important topic. From the newsworthy to the practical and from the medical to the historical, this entertaining and informative book brings the complexity of life into focus through the well-researched answers to more than 1,250 common biology questions, such as ... The Handy Biology Answer Book has clear, concise answers to questions on everything from genetics to the anatomy of cells to the emotional life of elephants, and from the environment and ecology to human biology and evolution. It's a must-have for any student of life! With many photos, illustrations, and other graphics, this tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. |