Exploring Creation with Biology

by Jay L. Wile, Marilyn F. Durnell, Marilyn F. Durne

Apologia's "Exploring Creation with Biology" high school textbook 1st edition

Genres: Science

Hardcover

About the author

Jay Wile learned about his love for chemistry when his dedicated parents bought him his first chemistry set. Many stink bombs and a few explosions later, he was hooked! Although he loved chemistry, he also had many other interests. For a while, he thought about becoming a concert pianist, but unfortunately, his fingers were not long enough (no kidding!). As he was finishing up his high school years, he became extremely interested in the theater and began to pursue a career in acting. Partly because he learned the science behind some of the special effects of the plays in which he performed, he eventually went back to his first love: chemistry.

He went to the University of Rochester in upstate New York to study chemistry, and while he was there, he began working on nuclear chemistry experiments. He became so fascinated with nuclear chemistry that he stayed at the University of Rochester and got a Ph.D. in that field. For several years, he did research in the field under the auspices of the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. This research led to several grants and many publications. While doing research, Dr. Wile was also an assistant professor of chemistry.

Dr. Wile's love of science is demonstrated by the many awards he has won for excellence in teaching and research. He has also presented numerous lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution. He has published 30 articles on these subjects in nationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals, and has 9 books to his credit, most of which belong to the award-winning "Exploring Creation with" series of junior-high and high-school science courses.

Reviews

[Alexis Kirsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I say I kinda thought I’d never see this day that is no exaggeration. After reading through this for approximately the last two years I am so glad to be done with it and know that I finished at least one high school science book before I graduated. Over all a good study of God’s creation. Some of the ways they approached topics as “unbiased” I was not a huge fan since I’m reading this for a biased opinion.😆 but other than that I enjoyed learning about so many creatures and how intricately they were designed. Clearly these creatures were no product of accident. “Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, And you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created. He also established them forever and ever; He made a decree which shall not pass away. Praise the Lord from the earth, You great sea creatures and all the depths;”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭148‬:‭4‬-‭7‬.

[Kaylyn T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never wanted to keep doing school more in my life. I'm extremely sad that I finished it.

[Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great textbook; it even devotes an entire chapter to debunking Darwinian evolution. Fortunately, the dissections are optional.