Brief chapters written like science news stories are paired with a powerful pedagogical structure to emphasize the scientific literacy skills non-majors students need to become informed citizens. Six new stories on exciting topics including vaccines, opioids, exercise, and climate change will spark students’ curiosity about biology, motivating them to learn the science. Unmatched online assessment tools, active learning resources, and media, including new digital Evaluating Scientific Claims activities, ensure that students practice science literacy skills, such as evaluating scientific claims.