For non-majors/mixed biology courses.

An Inquiry Approach that engages readers in critical thinking through the use of relatable case studies and more.

With a proven and effective tradition of engaging readers with real-world applications, high-interest case studies, and inquiry-based pedagogy, Biology: Life on Earth fosters a lifetime of discovery and scientific understanding. Maintaining the conversational, question-and-answer presentation style that has made the text a best-seller, the 11th Edition continues to incorporate true and relevant Case Studies throughout each chapter, along with new, more extensive guidance for developing critical thinking skills and scientific literacy.  

For coverage of plant and animal anatomy & physiology, an alternate edition, Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology, 11th Edition, is also available.

Also available as a Pearson eText or packaged with Mastering Biology

Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It allows students to highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily schedule readings and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class — motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning.

If your instructor has assigned Pearson eText as your main course material, search for:

• 0135214335 / 9780135214336 Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth -- Access Card
  

OR

• 0135214009 / 9780135214008 Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth -- Instant Access

Mastering Biology™ is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product proven to improve results by helping readers quickly master concepts. Readers benefit from self-paced tutorials that feature personalized wrong-answer feedback and hints that emulate the office-hour experience and help keep students on track. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, readers are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Biology, search for:

013415374X / 9780134153742  Biology: Life on Earth Plus MasteringBiology with eText -- Access Card Package, 11/e

Package consists of:

• 0134254732 / 9780134254739  Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology
• 0134168291 / 9780134168296  Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology