The Handy Biology Answer Book (The Handy Answer Book Series) - Softcover

Barnes-Svarney, Patricia; Svarney, Thomas E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578594901 ISBN 13: 9781578594900

Publisher: Visible Ink Press, 2014

Synopsis

Gene Therapy. DNA Profiling. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Botany. Zoology. Sex.

The study of life and living organisms is ancient, broad, and ongoing. The thoroughly revised and completely updated second edition of The Handy Biology Answer Book examines, explains, and traces mankind’s understanding of this important topic. From the newsworthy to the practical and from the medical to the historical, this entertaining and informative book brings the complexity of life into focus through the well-researched answers to nearly 1,300 common biology questions, including

· What is social Darwinism?
· Is IQ genetically controlled?
· Do animals commit murder?
· How did DNA help discover” King Richard III?
· Is obesity inherited?

The Handy Biology Answer Book covers all aspects of human, animal, plant, and microbial biology. It also introduces the scientists behind the breathtaking advances, tracing scientific history and milestones. It explains the inner workings of cells, as well as bacteria, viruses, fungi, plant and animal characteristics and diversity, endangered plants and animals, evolution, adaption and the environment, DNA and chromosomes, genetics and genetic engineering, laboratory techniques, and much more. This handy reference is the go-to guide for students and the more learned alike. It’s for anyone interested in life!

About this title

About the Author:

Patricia Barnes-Svarney is a science and science fiction writer. Over the past few decades, she has written or coauthored more than 35 books, including Visible Ink Press’ The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book, The Handy Math Answer Book, and The Handy Ocean Answer Book. She is the author of When the Earth Moves: Rogue Earthquakes, Tremors, and Aftershocks, and she was also the editor/author of the award-winning New York Public Library Science Desk Reference.

Thomas E. Svarney is a scientist who has written extensively about the natural world. His books, with Patricia Barnes-Svarney, include Visible Ink Press’ The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book, The Handy Math Answer Book, and The Handy Ocean Answer Book, and he is also the author of Skies of Fury: Weather Weirdness around the World and The Oryx Guide to Natural History.

They live in Endicott, New York.

Review:

"Written in the question/answer format that is typical of inquisitive adolescents, the authors introduce the field of biology as well as the many careers within the field. The authors recognize that their book contains highlights spanning the breadth of biology . The Handy Biology Answer Book is a great place to start and it ends with an excellent recommendation to pursue your favorite topic." National Science Teachers Association Recommends

" a miscellany of very brief answers to some interesting and surprising questions about topics in the biological sciences. write[n] in a lay conversational style, appropriate for general readers, and the questions addressed are consistently interesting. Recommended." Choice

"...diligently updated and revised...More than 100 black-and-white pictures, diagrams, and charts grace this reference book, adding support to numerous topics. A vast glossary defining key terminology, suggested books, websites, news sites, and a detailed index conclude this helpful and inviting book." School Library Journal

"The Handy Biology Answer Book...is the ultimate reference guide to life science." Bella Online

"Everything you’ve always wanted to know about biology (and probably much more) has been asked and answered in this informative, engrossing and entertaining book." University of Pittsburgh

"This book best serves public libraries and high school media centers. These students as well as the general public will find the text engaging and the material useful." ARBA

About this edition

• Publisher: Visible Ink Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1578594901
• ISBN 13: 9781578594900
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 496