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Essential Biology, 2/E
Neil A. Campbell, University of California, Riverside
Jane B. Reece, Berkeley, California
Eric J. Simon, New England College

ISBN-10: 0805374736
ISBN-13: 9780805374735

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 470 pp
Published: 07/25/2003

Essential Biology is a brief non-majors biology textbook that combines clear writing, real-world applications, vivid art, and powerful media to teach students the important concepts of biology and give them an appreciation for how biology relates to their everyday lives. The book covers four major biological topics—cells, genetics, evolution/diversity, and ecology—and uses evolution as an overarching theme to tie all 20 chapters together. In the Second Edition, best-selling authors Neil Campbell and Jane Reece are joined by Eric Simon, who uses his experience teaching non-majors biology to keep the text both accessible and up to date. To help students become informed citizens, the new edition features even more human applications and up-to-date information on important issues like DNA technology, cloning, and global warming. New Biology and Society essays at the beginning of each chapter hook students' attention, and new visual summaries at the end of each chapter help students reinforce their understanding of key concepts.

Focused coverage of core concepts makes this brief book manageable for one-semester courses.

A clear, friendly writing style is a hallmark of this text. The text contains the appropriate level of depth for the non-majors student and has a solid reputation for accuracy.

CheckPoint Questions at the end of each section allow students to assess their understanding of the material they have just read.

Evolution Connections at the end of each chapter join the chapter content to the overarching theme of evolution.

Process of Science Questions and Biology and Society Questions encourage students to think critically and actively apply their knowledge.

The student CD-ROM and website included with each new copy includes 200 Activities, 56 Case Studies in the Process of Science, Pre-Tests, Activities Quizzes, Chapter Quizzes, and more. All quizzes are assignable and automatically graded.

Media References direct students to interactive tutorials that further explain key concepts. All media resources are found on the accompanying CD-ROM and website.

Biology and Society application essays open each chapter, drawing students into the material and showing them how it is relevant to their lives. Topics range from lactose intolerance to stonewashed jeans to bioterrorism.

Visual Summaries at the end of each chapter use illustrations to help students review and tie together difficult concepts.

Increased use of human examples throughout the book shows students how biology relates to their own lives.

New Chapter 5: The Working Cell takes certain topics from Chapters 4 and 5 of the First Edition and combines them into a new chapter that focuses on basic concepts of energy and membrane transport.

Updated Chapters 11 and 12 clearly explain the latest research on cloning, stem cells, cancer, and DNA technology, focusing on applications.

Expanded Instructor Media Resources now include PowerPoint® Lectures, Campbell Image Presentation Library, and Course Management Systems.

Downloadable Instructor Resources and Supplements will be available online, easily accessible from the text's catalog page or the student website.

Benjamin Cummings Special Topic Series includes four books that introduce students to the exciting and engaging topics of biological terrorism, cancer biology, the Human Genome Project, and stem cells and cloning. Great for classroom discussions! Instructors may choose one of these four books to include free with the text.

1. Introduction to Biology.

UNIT 1: CELLS.

2. Essential Chemistry for Biology.

3. The Molecules of Life.

4. A Tour of the Cell.

5. The Working Cell.

6. Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Chemical Energy.

7. Photosynthesis: Converting Light Energy to Chemical Energy.

UNIT 2: GENETICS.

8. The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance.

9. Patterns of Inheritance.

10. Molecular Biology of the Gene.

11. Gene Regulation: Differentiation, Stem Cells, Cloning, and Cancer.

12. DNA Technology.

UNIT 3: EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY.

13. How Populations Evolve.

14. How Biological Diversity Evolves.

15. The Evolution of Microbial Life.

16. Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land.

17. The Evolution of Animals.

UNIT 4: ECOLOGY.

18. Population Ecology.

19. Communities and Ecosystems.

20. Human Impact on the Environment.

Introductory Biology (non-majors/mixed) (Biology & Microbiology)

Campbell Essential Biology with MasteringBiology™, 4/E
Simon, Reece & Dickey
©2010 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper Package; 544 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321602064 | ISBN-13: 9780321602060
Suggested retail price: $122.20 Buy from myPearsonStoreNet price: $91.65 (What's this?)Brief Description
Campbell Essential Biology, Fourth Edition provides essential, effective solutions to the challenges faced by instructors and their students in the non-majors biology course.

Three features (Biology and Society, Process of Science, and Evolution Connection) found at the beginning, middle and end of every chapter give students a memorable framework to take with them into the future.
One compelling topic anchors the three book features in each chapter to emphasize how biology is highly relevant.
The book and the media are designed from the ground up to teach biology to a wide range of students.
MasteringBiology, our online tutorial and assessment system, makes it easy to increase student participation and accountability.

Campbell Essential Biology... Essential Solutions
Essential Biology, 3/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2007 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 544 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805368426 | ISBN-13: 9780805368420
Net price: $91.65 (What's this?)Brief Description

This brief text consistently relates core course material to students’ lives, clarifies the process of science and demonstrates how the theme of evolution integrates all of biology.

Hailed for its clear writing, scientific accuracy, and real-world examples, Essential Biology is a brief non-majors biology text that focuses on the core concepts students need to make scientifically informed decisions throughout their lives. The book covers four major topics–cells, genetics, evolution/diversity, and ecology–and uses evolution as an overarching theme to tie all 20 chapters together. Human applications and the most up-to-date information on important issues show students how biology relates to their own lives. New Process of Science sections within the text draw students into the material and provide real-world examples of how the scientific method is applied.

The Third Edition features dynamic new resources designed to focus students’ study time and help them master the most challenging topics in the course. New state-of-the-art eTutor animations and audio MP3 Tutor Sessions guide students through the most challenging topics in biology. A customized Study Plan on the accompanying website pinpoints exactly where students have trouble, and directs them to relevant sections of the text and media for help.

The Third Edition also includes the new Media Manager, which organizes all the instructor and student media in one convenient location, allowing instructors to easily and efficiently create engaging lectures. Three new types of assessment questions that test visual, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills offer new and creative ways to test student understanding.

Essential Biology |
Author Bios

Neil A. Campbell combined the investigative nature of a research scientist with the soul of an experienced and caring teacher. He earned his M.A. in Zoology from UCLA and his Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of California, Riverside, where he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2001. Dr. Campbell published numerous research articles on how certain desert plants thrive in salty soil and how sensitive plant (Mimosa) and other legumes move their leaves. His 30 years of teaching in diverse environments included general biology courses at Cornell University, Pomona College, and San Bernardino Valley College, where he received the college's first Outstanding Professor Award in 1986. Most recently Dr. Campbell was a visiting scholar in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. In addition to his authorship of this book, he coauthored Biology: Concepts & Connections and BIOLOGY with Jane Reece. Each year, over 600,000 students worldwide use Campbell/Reece biology textbooks.

Jane B. Reece has worked in biology publishing since 1978, when she joined the editorial staff of Benjamin Cummings. Her education includes an A.B. in Biology from Harvard University, an M.S. in Microbiology from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. in Bacteriology from the University of California, Berkeley. At UC Berkeley and later as a post-doctoral fellow in genetics at Stanford University, her research focused on genetic recombination in bacteria. Dr. Reece taught biology at Middlesex County College (New Jersey) and Queensborough Community College (New York). As an editor at Benjamin Cummings, Dr. Reece played major roles in a number of successful textbooks. In addition to being a coauthor with Neil Campbell on Biology: Concepts & Connections, and BIOLOGY, she coauthored The World of the Cell, Third Edition, with W.M. Becker and M.F. Poenie.

Eric J. Simon is an Assistant Professor of Biology at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. He teaches introductory biology to both biology majors and non-biology majors, as well as upper-level biology courses in genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology. Dr. Simon received a B.A. in Biology and Computer Science and an M.A. in Biology from Wesleyan University, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Harvard University. Currently, he is working toward an M.S.Ed. in Educational Psychology. Dr. Simon's diverse classroom experience includes teaching both biology majors and non-biology majors at numerous institutions, including St. John's University (Minnesota), Minneapolis Community and Technical College-where he earned an Outstanding Teacher Award–and Fordham College at Lincoln Center in New York City. Dr. Simon's research focuses on innovative ways for using technology to improve teaching and learning in the science classroom, particularly among non-biology major students.

Blackboard Access Code Card, 2/E
Campbell & Reece
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Access Card Package | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321175840 | ISBN-13: 9780321175847
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Premium Website for Essential Biology, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805374906 | ISBN-13: 9780805374902
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Website with E-Book for Essential Biology, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805347720 | ISBN-13: 9780805347722
Online purchase price: $75.00

Annotated Instructor's Edition for Laboratory Investigations for Biology, 2/E
Dickey
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Ringbound | Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 0805367926 | ISBN-13: 9780805367928
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Active Learning Questions for Essential Biology, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 080533971X | ISBN-13: 9780805339710
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Biology Labs On-Line, 6/E
Smith, Desharnais & Bell
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321058496 | ISBN-13: 9780321058492
URL: http://biologylab.awlonline.com

Instructor Lab Manual for BiologyLabs On-Line
Desharnais, Bell & Palladino
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper Bound with PIN | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805370188 | ISBN-13: 9780805370188
URL: http://www.biologylabsonline.com

Introductory Biology Lecture Launcher Videos, 5/E
Campbell, Reece, Taylor & Simon
©2005 | Benjamin Cummings | CD-ROM Only; 2 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805371656 | ISBN-13: 9780805371659

Premium Website for Essential Biology, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805374906 | ISBN-13: 9780805374902
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Preparation Guide for Laboratory Investigations for Biology, 2/E
Dickey
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805367713 | ISBN-13: 9780805367713
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BIOMATH: Problem Solving for Biology Students
Keck & Patterson
©2000 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 318 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805365249 | ISBN-13: 9780805365245
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Biological Terrorism
Goodwin, Phillis & Palladino
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 25 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805348689 | ISBN-13: 9780805348682
Net price: $9.00 (What's this?)

Biology of Cancer
Phillis, Goodwin & Palladino
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 30 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805348670 | ISBN-13: 9780805348675
Net price: $9.00 (What's this?)

Blackboard Access Code Card, 2/E
Campbell & Reece
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Access Card Package | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321175840 | ISBN-13: 9780321175847
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Blackboard Open Access, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805375082 | ISBN-13: 9780805375084

Blackboard Premium, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805374809 | ISBN-13: 9780805374803

Chemistry of Life, Biology Version, The, 2/E
Thornton
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805330631 | ISBN-13: 9780805330632
Net price: $28.80 (What's this?)

Current Issues in Biology, Volume 1
Scientific American
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805375074 | ISBN-13: 9780805375077
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Current Issues in Biology, Volume 2
Scientific American
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805371087 | ISBN-13: 9780805371086
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Current Issues in Biology, Volume 3
Scientific American
©2007 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 30 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805375279 | ISBN-13: 9780805375275
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Laboratory Investigations for Biology, 2/E
Dickey
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Spiral Bound; 544 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805367896 | ISBN-13: 9780805367898
Net price: $77.70 (What's this?)

Premium Website for Essential Biology, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805374906 | ISBN-13: 9780805374902
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Scientific Endeavor, The: A Primer on Scientific Principles and Practice
Lee
©2000 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 186 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805345965 | ISBN-13: 9780805345964
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Student Lab Manual for BiologyLabs On-Line
Palladino, Desharnais & Bell
©2001 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper Bound with PIN | Instock
ISBN-10: 080537017X | ISBN-13: 9780805370171
Net price: $30.00 (What's this?)

Studying for Biology
Lawson & Smith
©1995 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 325 pp | Available on Demand What's this?
ISBN-10: 006500650X | ISBN-13: 9780065006506
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For Introductory Biology (non-majors/mixed)

Biology Labs Online Cardiovascular Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572009 | ISBN-13: 9780321572004
Online purchase price: $7.00

Biology Labs Online Demography Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572025 | ISBN-13: 9780321572028
Online purchase price: $7.00

Biology Labs Online Enzyme Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321571991 | ISBN-13: 9780321571991
Online purchase price: $7.00

Biology Labs Online Evolution Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572017 | ISBN-13: 9780321572011
Online purchase price: $7.00

Biology Labs Online Fly Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572076 | ISBN-13: 9780321572073
Online purchase price: $7.00

Biology Labs Online Leaf Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572068 | ISBN-13: 9780321572066
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Biology Labs Online Pedigree Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572033 | ISBN-13: 9780321572035
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Biology Labs Online Translation Lab
Bell & Desharnais
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 032157205X | ISBN-13: 9780321572059
Online purchase price: $7.00

For the Biology & Microbiology Discipline

Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming
Mann & Kump
©2009 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 120 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136044352 | ISBN-13: 9780136044352
Net price: $19.95 (What's this?)

Science, Evaluating Online Resources with Research Navigator
Payton, Stavney & Priest
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131136747 | ISBN-13: 9780131136748
Net price: $13.35 (What's this?)

Blackboard Access Code Card, 2/E
Campbell & Reece
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | Access Card Package | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321175840 | ISBN-13: 9780321175847
Net price: $15.00 (What's this?)

Premium Website for Essential Biology, 2/E
Campbell, Reece & Simon
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0805374906 | ISBN-13: 9780805374902
Online purchase price: $30.00

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• Campbell & Reece, Essential Biology, 2/E (2004)
• Campbell, Reece & Simon, Essential Biology CD-ROM, 2/E (2004)

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