#Biology

4 books tagged with biology, sorted by rating.

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Campbell Biology

by Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr

4/5

The Body

by Bill Bryson

4/5

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The Gene

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

4/5

History

The Selfish Gene

by Richard Dawkins

4/5

History

Campbell Biology

by Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr

4/5

The gold standard introductory biology textbook used in colleges worldwide. Campbell Biology covers everything from cellular biology to ecology with stunning visuals, clear explanations, and a focus on scientific inquiry.

The Body

by Bill Bryson

4/5

Bill Bryson takes readers on a head-to-toe tour of the human body, exploring how it works, what can go wrong, and the remarkable science behind our biology. With his trademark humor and curiosity, Bryson turns anatomy into an endlessly entertaining read.

History

The Gene

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

4/5

Siddhartha Mukherjee traces the history of the gene from Gregor Mendel's garden to the frontiers of CRISPR, weaving together science, history, and his own family's experience with genetic illness. It's a sweeping narrative about the code that makes us who we are.

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The Selfish Gene

by Richard Dawkins

4/5

Richard Dawkins' landmark work presents a gene-centered view of evolution, arguing that organisms are mere "survival machines" built by their genes. The book introduced the concept of the "meme" and revolutionized how we think about natural selection.

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