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The Cartoon Guide to Biology

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The Cartoon Guide to Biology by Larry Gonick and David Wessner offers an engaging and humorous exploration of fundamental biological concepts. Through witty illustrations and clear explanations, it delves into topics like genetics, evolution, and ecosystems, making complex ideas accessible and fun for readers of all ages. This book is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the life sciences in an entertaining yet educational way.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy learning about biology in a fun and engaging way, this book might be perfect for you. It offers a humorous and illustrated exploration of biological concepts, making complex subjects accessible and entertaining. Ideal for both students and anyone with a curiosity about the natural world who appreciates a light-hearted approach to science.

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From New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick and Davidson College biology professor David Wessner comes this comprehensive and humorous cartoon guide to topics in biology

Did you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog?

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From New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick and Davidson College biology professor David Wessner comes this comprehensive and humorous cartoon guide to topics in biology

Did you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog Do you think DNA stands for “Don’t Know the Answer” Do you still cling to the belief that osmosis was the name of Ozzy Osbourne’s last tour If you said yes to any of these questions—or even if you didn’t—then you need The Cartoon Guide to Biology.

The latest from New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick—writing with Davidson College biology professor David Wessner—is a hilarious and informative handbook to the science of life. From the inner workings of the cell, to the magic of gene expression, to the Krebs and Calvin cycles, to sexual and asexual reproduction, The Cartoon Guide to Biology uses simple, clear, humorous illustrations to make biology’s most complex concepts understandable and entertaining. Whether you’re peering into the microscope for the first time or brushing up after decades of de-evolution, this book has you covered.

 

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This engaging and immersive book offers a delightful combination of humour and education, making complex biology concepts more accessible through quirky cartoons and anthropomorphism. It is praised as an invaluable resource that could enhance student engagement by offering a fun learning approach to biology.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062398659

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 551g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Larry Gonick has been creating comics that explain history, science, and other big subjects for more than forty years. He wrote his first guide, Blood from a Stone: A Cartoon Guide to Tax Reform, in 1977. He has been a calculus instructor at Harvard (where he earned his BA and MA in mathematics) and a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT, and he is staff cartoonist for Muse magazine.

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