The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology

24 Major Biology Topics You Should Know

Explore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology.  

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Science facts made easy. From the dynamic sister duo behind the beloved Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel, this visual learning book features 24 major educational concepts commonly taught in life sciences courses. Designed to alleviate the intimidation often associated with complex science concepts, this guide employs amusing mnemonics, real-world examples, and light-hearted humorous anecdotes to make biology topics more approachable and relatable.

Designed for anyone studying biology. Whether you’re a high school student, a college scholar, or a curious biology enthusiast, this book ensures that learning biology remains engaging and accessible for all ages to enjoy. This book tackles topics students often find difficult, such as cell transport, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, DNA replication, mitosis, and meiosis, with each chapter addressing stumbling blocks they may encounter in the classroom or during study prep. Whether used as an introduction to a concept or to recap a lesson, this book also makes a great supplement to your biology textbook as a classroom set.

Pairs well with any biology course.

• Illustrations, diagrams, and cartoons break down complex biology concepts
• Short chapters provide a biology foundation in the style of Amoeba Sisters videos
• Useful for teachers and students, includes objectives at end of each chapter to help with test preparation
• Glossary of over 250 biology vocabulary words with easy-to-understand, brief definitions

So if you enjoy teen and kid science books such as Physics for Curious Kids, Awesome Facts That Will Make You Look Super Smart, or Noah’s Fascinating World of STEAM Experiments, then you’ll love The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology.