Biology: A Guide to the Natural World

by David Krogh

For courses in Introductory Biology for non-majors. Every aspect of Biology: A Guide to the Natural World was written and illustrated to guide non-majors through biological concepts and develop their sense of scientific literacy. It has come to be known as a book students enjoy reading. The Third Edition builds upon Krogh's popular strengths--an accessible and engaging writing style, an original illustration program, and a complete instructor and student resource package.

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Biology

480 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

David Krogh is a science writer and the director of communications for the Academic Senate of the University of California. While he has written on physics and technology, his main interest is biology, particularly its history and relationship to American culture. Krough has written several biology textbooks and study guides, as well as Smoking: The Artificial Passion.

Reviews

[Randall McNair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the best primer on the subject. Fun to read. Easy to understand.

[Chole Allyson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Helpful, if one wants to engage in the biological practice.

[Sss Book]

3 of 3

[Chelsea Arynn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written, completely lacked clarity and was not helpful in the least. I would not recommend this textbook.