Everything You Need to Ace Biology in One Big Fat Notebook

I own the following volumes in this set: Science, Chemistry, World History, English (Middle School), Biology, U.S. History, Computer Science and Coding (discontinued),, Algebra 2, Pre-Algebra and Algebra, Geometry, Please don't consider this a full set, as they probably will add volumes as needed. The construction of these books, each is around 500 pages of information that will help your youngsters to learn their subjects in school, whether home, or traditional classroom setting. They call them "paper backs," but I find them to be higher quality than that, as they come very close to actual "hard back" books, as they have very strong covers. I believe that you will be very pleased with the books, not I don't own any of the 'workbooks' so these comments don't cover them, but when I do get one, I'll update my comment(s) to include it/them. I believe that you will be overjoyed with your purchase, as you can buy a couple, or many, and will learn along with your kids lots and lots of things from these awesome volumes.

This book has been an asset to my eighth grade granddaughter. It’s not your everyday run of the mill text book. Lots of color and eye catching titles. Easy to use and informative. And it’s not boring! I would recommend it for middle school kids.

Very good book and the best introduction book for biology.

Like the other books in the series, at least the ones I've purchased, this is a superb learning tool. This was actually my major in college so I'm more qualified this time to write a review. I think this book covers everything that you need to know in high school biology, generally with the right amount of detail. It covers the body systems well with a chapter devoted to each one. It's pretty good in evolution and reasonable in ecology. I know that publishers put limits on page numbers and so I think that this and the chemistry book waste a couple of chapters in the beginning on more abstract ideas that you really need to learn on the job and not from books. I mean things like broad scientific terminology and lab techniques. I feel this is precious room wasted. For instance the section on genetics is okay but genetics is a really hot topic and the basic concepts should be covered in some detail. As an example, the author only talks about part of the protein synthesis process (transcription) but, except for a quick blurb, he does not mention the rest of the process (translation and the famous picture of the genetic code). Two of the Covid vaccines are pieces of mRNA and the vaccines in these 2 cases are based on the principle of protein synthesis. In fact, as best as I can tell, the process of amino acids joining to become proteins is not explained anywhere, even in the organic molecule section. There, he uses a chart to explain the 4 major organic macromolecules. That's near the beginning of the book and is an important building concept. that requires a somewhat detailed explanation and a few pictures of the structure of the macromolecules. He got back to nucleic acids later on but he did not really get back to the other 3. He might have included a chapter on nutrition and vitamins where some of this stuff could be explained further. Of course, nowadays you can read with your phone next to you and Google any curiosity that you want to so none of these omissions are very crucial. I know you can't include everything so I might be nitpicking a bit. His discussion of atomic structure, the importance of water, and enzymes is very good. The chapters on cellular respiration and photosynthesis are superb and they are difficult subjects. The animal phyla section is super; I think it's a focus of any high school biology course. Overall, this is a really, really good and informative book. This is a book that should be on anyone's shelf, even adults that are really educated in this subject. It's a great read and it's a beautiful book. I highly recommend it.

The book is good and amazing has everything you need. Everything is explain well and very organized. However it looks like it was thrown around and not taken care of well. They wont even give me a replacement

I'm a science teacher who works with middle and high school students in a one-on-one setting. To say that they each have their own entry points into the curriculum is an understatement. I have recently taken on a student who is not only facing learning challenges but is working with me in her non-native language. Her English is head and shoulders above what my Farsi would be if our roles were reversed, but the sciences are filled with words with Greek and Latin roots that challenge even English-speaking students. This book, and the series it is a part of, is an amazing example of content rigor and kindness. It is accessible while it elevates. Its layout is disciplined but carefully crafted with highlighted vocabulary and relaxed but accurate illustrations, and each chapter ends with "check your knowledge" quiz questions that are a perfect way to go back and review without judgement. Full disclosure, I already had this volume and some of its siblings on my shelf and gave her my copy. This purchase is to replace it so we can read along together and create her notes. Both the Humanities and STEM volumes are worth every penny and are honestly just fun even if you aren't a teacher. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Good book for Highschool biology

It's really helping supplement a subpar biology teacher. We love this series of books in our home. Everything is explained in a digestible manner.

My daughter loves this book. We bought the entire collection.

Brilliant book

Este livro brilha ao transformar a intimidante grade curricular de biologia em anotações coloridas, digeríveis e visualmente estimulantes. Simulando o caderno do "aluno mais inteligente da sala", ele utiliza mnemônicos, diagramas divertidos e linguagem direta para explicar desde a teoria celular até ecossistemas complexos. É o recurso de apoio ideal para estudantes visuais (especialmente do ensino fundamental II e início do médio) ou para quem precisa de uma revisão rápida e descomplicada dos fundamentos da vida, tornando o estudo menos árduo e mais intuitivo.

素晴らしい。手書き風の文字は、たまに読みにくいけれど、よくまとまっています。日本と海外との内容や教え方の違いもよく分かります。（概して、日本は生化学がいい加減、かつ分類がいい加減です） シンプルで易しい英文で書かれています。

Really pleased, was a bit concerned that the Book was for US High Schools when I ordered, should not have been it was great. Lots of illustrations, written in an easy to follow style. My Granddaughter is very pleased. Looks like it will help her for several years.