Research Guides: BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I : Ebooks and Websites

Recommended Ebooks

Below are some selected ebooks and quick reference guides that will assist you with BIOL 1408 concepts. You can work through these books on your computer or another device any time you want to practice.

50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know by J.V. Chamaray
Also in print at SE Campus, Call Number: QH309 C43 2015
Basics in Human Evolution by Michael P. Muehlenbein (Editor)
Written for a non-expert audience, this book fills gaps in the readers' knowledge from various backgrounds and introduces them to thought leaders in human evolution research.
Biology by BarCharts
Quick reference guide
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide by Steven D. Garber
For students preparing for exams or individuals who want to review material from years past, the step-by-step format is designed to help students and teachers alike easily understand complex concepts, key terms, and frequently asked questions.
Biology Essentials for Dummies by Rene Fester Kratz; Donna Rae Siegfried
From identifying the structures and functions of plants and animals to grasping the crucial discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology, this easy-to-follow guide lets you skip the suffering and score high at exam time.
Biology Success in 20 Minutes a Day by LearningExpress Staff
You will need to create a free Learning Express account to access
Biology Super Review by Research and Education Association Editors
Comprehensive coverage covers the material that students must know about biology. Each topic is presented in a clear and easy-to-understand format that makes learning easier.
BIOS Instant Notes in Genetics by Hugh Fletcher; Ivor Hickey
BIOS Instant Notes in Genetics, Fourth Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations.
Cell Biology and Genetics by Rathoure; Ashok Kumar & Srivastava; Meena
Cell Biology and Genetics covers a wide area of cell biology and Mendelian genetics in a form especially suitable for first-year undergraduates. The overall theme for the book is the cell as the unit of life and its components.
DNA Demystified by Alan McHughen
Alan McHughen, an accomplished academic and public science advocate, brings the reader up-to-speed on what we know, what we don't, and where genetic technologies are taking us.
Everything You Need to Know about Cell Division
High School Biology Unlocked by Princeton Review Staff
Review high school biology content
Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology by Stephen H. Jenkins
Textbook for non-science majors

Library Databases

If you need to research any BIOL 1408 topics, the following library databases may be helpful. If you have any questions, please Ask a Librarian!

Gale Academic ONEFile: Biology Topics
Includes the Gale Encyclopedia of Science, academic journals, magazines, images, and news.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Credo Reference provides full-text online versions of over 3,500 published reference works from more than 100 publishers in a variety of major subjects, including general and subject dictionaries as well as encyclopedias.
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College : Gale In Context This link opens in a new window
features a multitude of full text articles from periodicals, academic journals, reference books, newspapers, primary sources, creative works designed to meet the needs of college freshman and sophomores. Multimedia content is also included.
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Science: Gale In Context This link opens in a new window
a collection of full text articles, topic overviews, and experiments from academic journals, magazines, reference books and other types of publications. Also included are videos, images, and other multmedia material.
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A selection of topics from Science: Gale in Context is below. Topics are added and updated regularly.

Health and Wellness from Gale This link opens in a new window
Gale Health and Wellness provides instant access to carefully compiled medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
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ProQuest This link opens in a new window
indexes articles covering various subjects from thousands of periodicals, many full text, full image format.
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Practice Tests, More Ebooks, and Tutorials

Below are two library databases with very helpful practice tests, tutorials, and more ebooks for biology.

LearningExpress Library 3.0 This link opens in a new window
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You will need to set up a free account to use all the features in LearningExpress. There are several types of biology practice:

Ebooks:
- AP Biology Flash Review
- Biology Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Tutorial: The Basics of Biology
Practice Tests with explanations
- AP Biology Practice Exams 1 & 2
- Cell Biology Practices 1 & 2
- CLEP Biology Practice Exams 1 & 2

Mometrix Test Preparation This link opens in a new window
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You will have to search within Mometrix for study materials, but it is well worth the effort!

Mometrix Academy: Click the link to Mometrix Academy on the left side of the Mometrix homepage and scroll down to the Subject Review section. The Biology Review has video tutorials on various concepts.
Search Box: Use the search box at the top of the main Mometrix page to find ebooks, practice tests, and online flashcards.