Advanced Placement Biology Examination: Preparation Guide
by Phillip E. Pack
Everything you need to know about the AP Biology exam. Paperback
AP Biology: Advanced Placement Examination
by Richard F. Heller, Rachael F. Heller
ARCO's guide to Advance Placement Biology. Paperback
Anatomy Coloring Book
by Wynn Kapit, Lawrence M. Elson
An excellent tool for learning about human anatomy, based on the concept that coloring helps improve retention of material. Great for medical and art students. Paperback
A-Plus Projects in Biology: Winning Science Fair Ideas
by Janice VanCleave
In this well written book, VanCleave provides thoughtful information about
science fair projects. Over 30 suggestions for projects, from physiology
to photosynthesis, are provided. Each suggestion provides detailed
information that will assist a student in completing a project about a
specific topic. Paperback
Basic Biochemical Methods
by Renee R. Alexander, Joan M. Griffiths
Laboratory instruction manual that "details common applications of techniques for characterizing nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids." Paperback
Biochemistry 4th Edition
by Lubert Stryer
Comprehensive coverage of biochemistry. Easy to understand and filled with up-to-date information and illustrations. An excellent resource for graduate and undergraduate biochemistry students. Hardcover
The Biology Coloring Book
by Robert D. Griffin
Helps in understanding the structure and function of cells. Wonderful resource for anyone interested in biology and cell biology. Paperback
The Biology of Plasmids
by David K. Summers
Information on plasmids and their function. Concise, understandable, and well written. Great for undergraduates studying genetics. Paperback
Climbing Mount Improbable
by Richard Dawkins
Dawkins, Chair of the Communication of Science at Oxford University, provides supporting and supplementary evidence for Darwin's theory of evolution. Hardcover
The Complete Dinosaur
by James Farlow (Editor) and M. Brett-Surman (Editor)
In an eminently readable fashion, Farlow and Brett-Surman discuss the history of the dinosaurs, from the earliest discoveries to the latest theories about their extinction. Hardcover
Cryptozoology A to Z
by Loren Coleman and Jerome Clark
This well chronicled encyclopedia of hidden animals lists detailed information on several reported cryptids (unusual beasts). From the Abominable Snowman to the Zuiyo-maru Monster, you will be fascinated by the variety and number of unexplained creatures. Paperback
Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution
by Michael J. Behe
Michael J. Behe, a biochemist at Lehigh University, discusses the challenges to evolution from a biochemical perspective. Interesting tome. Hardcover
Deadly Feasts: Tracking the Secrets of a Terrifying New Plague
by Richard Rhodes
From ebola to mad cow disease, Rhodes explores these deadly new plagues and efforts to contain, control, and alleviate them. Hardcover
Fossils
by David J. Ward, Cyril Walker
Having trouble trying to identify a fossil? This book contains pictures and descriptions of over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils. Wonderful manual for fossil identification. Paperback
The Human Brain Coloring Book
by Marian C. Diamond, Arnold B. Scheibel
An excellent resource for studying the brain and neurology. Recommended for medical, nursing, dental, and other students in the biological sciences. Paperback
Molecular Biology of the Cell
by Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff
A wonderful reference book for beginners in molecular and cell biology. Contains information on gene regulation, cell division, molecular genetics, and developmental biology. Hardcover
The Pony Fish's Glow: And Other Clues to Plan and Purpose in Nature
by George C. Williams
Evolutionary biologist, George Williams, discusses organisms and their adaptations to their environment. He promotes the adaptationist program in biology (each attribute of an
organism relates in some way to its efforts to survive and pass on its particular
genes). Hardcover
Principles of Biochemistry
by Albert L. Lehninger, David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Wonderful reference book for students beginning in biochemistry. Topics covered include "Structure and Catalysis, Bioenergetics and Metabolism, and Information Pathways." Hardcover
This Is Biology: The Science of the Living World
by Ernst Mayr
Thorough and excellent analysis of the history of biology by one of the elder biology statesmen. Mayr is 93 and provides a provocative look at biology through the years. Hardcover
T.rex and the Crater of Doom
by Walter Alvarez
Ever wonder what happened to the dinosaurs? Read this fascinating account to find out. Walter Alvarez, a geologist at the University of California at Berkeley,
and four other scientists present this readable account. Hardcover