Publisher's Synopsis
Ideal for an Introductory Zoology Course Written in an informative and friendly writing style that doesn't overwhelm students with unnecessary terminology, this text is a perfect fit for a high school elective course . Zoology emphasizes ecological and evolutionary concepts and helps students understand the process of science through elements of chapter organization and boxed readings . Features include: ■ Section and chapter reviews to reinforce understanding and self tests to revisit concepts that may have been missed . ■ Updated human population and endangered species statistics . ■ Coverage of ecological problems, including an assessment of the eight critical environmental processes. Print student edition textbook.