Research Guides: BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II: Print Study Guides

Recommended Print Books

The following selection of print study guides may be helpful for you in BIOL 1409. The only difference between a print book and an ebook is the format, so choose whichever format works better for you.

50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know by J.V. Chamaray
Also in print at SE Campus, Call Number: QH309 C43 2015
500 College Biology Questions: Ace Your College Exams by Robert Stanley Stewart
Call Number: QH316 .S748 2015
Coverage of all the essential topics presented as 500 AP-style questions with detailed answer explanations.
Anatomy & Physiology: a Complete Introduction by David Le Vay
Call Number: QP34.5 .L48 2015
Anatomy & Physiology: A Complete Introduction covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and even lists of questions you might be asked on your exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way anatomy & physiology is taught on many university courses, providing a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body.
Anatomy 101 by Kevin Langford
Call Number: QP34.5 .L362 2015
Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physiology, each chapter details the different parts of the human body, how systems are formed, and disorders that could disrupt bodily functions.
Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies by Erin Odya; Maggie A. Norris
Call Number: QP34.5 .N67 2017
Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. This book provides a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.
Biology for Dummies by Rene Fester Kratz
Call Number: QH307.2 .S54 2017
From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies answers all your questions about how living things work. Written in plain English and packed with dozens of enlightening illustrations, this reference guide covers the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology.
The Brain: What Everyone Needs to Know by Gary L. Wenk
Call Number: QP376 .W46 2017
Gary L. Wenk takes us on a tour of what we do know about the brain, showing us how the workings of the human brain produce our thoughts, feelings, and fears. With illuminating insights, gentle humor, and welcome simplicity, The Brain: What Everyone Needs to Know makes the complex biology of our brains accessible to the general reader.
The Cartoon Guide to Biology by Larry Gonick; David Wessner
Call Number: QH309 .G676 2019
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. 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.
CliffsNotes Biology Quick Review by Kellie Ploeger Cox
Call Number: QH315.5 .C69 2015
CliffsNotes Biology Quick Review, Second Edition, provides a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of biology basics, making it perfect for high school and college students, or anyone wanting to brush up on biology knowledge.
Easy Biology Step-By-Step by Nichole Vivion
Call Number: QH308.7 .V59 2012
Clear explanation that breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps that, with the aid of helpful graphics, will enable you to grasp biology essentials.
The Ecology Book by Tony Juniper (Foreword by); DK
Call Number: QH541.13 .E33 2019
Using a bold, graphic-led approach, The Ecology Book explores and explains more than 85 of the key ideas, movements, and acts that have defined ecology and ecological thought. The ideal introduction to one of the most important subjects of our time.
The Everything Guide to Anatomy and Physiology by Kevin Langford
Call Number: QP34.5 .L3624 2015
A plain-English guide to the human body and how it works. Professor Kevin Langford walks you through all the structures of the body, from cells to organs to systems and how they interact.
Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology by Charmaine McKissock
Call Number: QP39 .M38 2014
Complex processes are brought to life with imaginative diagrams and story lines which aid understanding, reinforce memory and also support students with memory, dyslexic or mathematical difficulties.
How the Body Works by DK
Call Number: QP38 .H685 2016
This book takes you on the ultimate anatomical adventure around your own body, revealing how little you know about yourself in mind-blowing depth and detail.
The Human Body in Minutes by Tom Jackson
Call Number: QP34.5 .J24 2017
This concise, illuminating guide takes us on a comprehensive tour of our bodies, explaining how they work and why they work that way, from the basic unit of the cell, through the tissues and organs that make up the body's systems, to how these systems work together to form a complete human being, from evolution, genetics, and conception through to disease, death, and how technology will transform the body of the future.
Schaum's Outline of Biology by George H. Fried; George J. Hademenos
Call Number: QH315.5 .F75 2013
This all-in-one-package includes more than 850 fully solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills--it's just like having your own virtual tutor!
Survival Guide for Anatomy and Physiology by Kevin T. Patton
Call Number: QP34.5 P375 2014
Starting with some basic study survival skills, this book helps you identify and understand common structures and functions of the body using tools such as anatomical maps, functional diagrams, summary tables, analogies, and other learning aids. Help to study effectively and take tests is also given. Mnemonic devices and memorable analogies help you remember A&P concepts with ease.
Why Ecology Matters by Charles J. Krebs
Call Number: QH541 .K677 2016
Highlighting key principles in ecology--from species extinction to the sun's role in powering ecosystems--each chapter introduces a general question, illustrates that question with real-world examples, and links it to pressing ecological issues in which humans play a central role, such as the spread of invasive species, climate change, overfishing, and biodiversity conservation.

Check Out a Print Book from TCC

The TCC Libraries have many biology books on the shelves ready for you to check out with your TCC ID card. You can also have books from other TCC campuses sent to your home campus for free. Follow the directions below to search for more books.

To Find Print Books in the TCC Library:

1. Begin on the Library homepage at https://library.tccd.edu/

2. Scroll down to the box on the left that says TCC Catalog

3. Select the "In the Library" box

4. Select your home campus or leave the selection as Any Campus

5. Type what you want to find in the search box, such as "ecology" and click the Search button

6. Check the location of your chosen book, and use the call number (Ex: QH541 .K677 2016) to find it on the shelf

7. If the book is not available at your campus, follow the directions below to have the book sent to your campus for free

Look to the bottom of the screen to find the library and the call number where the book is held

Request a Book Be Sent to Your Campus

The TCC Libraries share their collection, so you can have any eligible book sent to your home campus for free. It may take several days to transfer the book, so plan ahead.

1. Find a book you want and click the "Sign in" link

2. Click the Request link

3. Select the campus you want to send the book to

4. Click the Send Request link

5. When the book arrives at your chosen campus, you will receive an email in your myTCC email account