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Non-Majors Biology
Biology Now
Fourth Edition
Building scientific literacy through active learning.
Biology Now with Physiology
Fourth Edition
The Story of Life
First Edition
An introduction to biology told through stories.
Microbiology
Microbiology
The Human Experience
Third Edition
For health-science focused microbiology courses.
Microbiology
An Evolving Science
Sixth Edition
For majors microbiology courses.
Microbiology
The Laboratory Experience
First Edition
Teaches the science behind labs.
Cell Biology
Essential Cell Biology
Sixth Edition
The gold standard cell biology textbook, now optimized for visual learners.
Molecular Biology
of the Cell
Seventh Edition
Over four decades of advancing cell biology education.
The Digital Problems Book in Smartwork
Assessment of application and critical thinking skills made easy.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Ecology in a Changing World
First Edition
A modern approach with a focus on quantitative skills and the Anthropocene.
Evolution
Third Edition
Includes the richest coverage of phylogenetics and population genetics and helps build data literacy.
Immunology
Janeway’s Immunobiology
Tenth Edition
The premier text for immunology with a focus on research.
The Immune System
Fifth Edition
A thorough human-oriented introduction to immunology.
Case Studies in Immunology
Seventh Edition
A clinical companion for your immunology course.
Cancer Biology
The Biology of Cancer
Third Edition
The gold standard text in cancer biology.
Case Studies in Cancer
First Edition
A case-based approach to cancer biology.
Coming Soon
Essential Microbiology for Healthcare
by Heather Seitz
Built out of learning science research for your health science students.
Oceanography
An Interdisciplinary Approach
by Gillian Stewart
A modern and interdisciplinary approach to oceanography.
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