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Our Top Choice
Prentice Hall Miller Levine Biology
Owned by Pearson Limited, Prentice Hall is a renowned publisher of comprehensive educational materials for grades 6 to 12 and up to college level.
Written in large print. Comes with beautiful, self-explanatory illustrations.
Some topics might seem quite repetitive
Curriculum
Grade 9/10
Ken Miller & Joe Levine
2010
560 pages
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Andrew Allot IB Biology Study Guide
Andrew Allot is a 1974 International Baccalaureate Diploma student who has turned around to become an International Baccalaureate curriculum developer and biology teacher.
Concise and straight to the point. Written in easy to understand English.
Might seem too rushed.
Syllabus
Diploma
Andrew Allot
2014
208 pages
Lisa A Urry Campbell Biology
A graduate of Tufts University with a double major in Biology and French, Lisa Urry is professor of biology with research papers on topics in the general field of biology.
Detailed explanations. Comprehensive content. Engaging, narrative approach.
The book might be more expensive than you have budgeted.
Curriculum
. College
Urry; Cain; Wasserman; Minorsky
2016
1488 pages
Scott Freeman Biological Science
Scott Freeman has a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Washington. He conducts research in evolutionary biology and is a recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award
Written in Socratic narrative style. Emphasizes experimental evidence and active learning.
The loose-leaf kind comes apart easily
Curriculum
College
Freeman; Quillin; Allison; Black
2016
1360 pages
Deborah Goldberg Barron’s AP Biology
For fourteen years, Deborah Goldberg studied cells using electron microscopy. Right now, she teaches chemistry, biology and forensic science in Long Island.
Two standard examinations. Examinations in line with the new AP test. Gives extensive review of all AP test topics. Access to a full-length online AP biology practice test.
Quite a number of typographical errors.
Test preparation
High school
Deborah T. Goldberg M.S.
2017
560 pages