Biology affects every aspect of our lives, but its marvels can often seem mysterious. Here, at last, is an enjoyable read that will help you make sense of it all.From the origins of life to the structure of modern ecosystems, follow the story of life on Earth, stopping along the way to understand key developments and how they have shaped our planet.Lindsay Turnbull teaches biology at the University of Oxford, and here she has written the perfect accompaniment to those hard-to-read textbooks. This book is indispensable both for students of biology and anyone curious about how life works.
- 440 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Biology: The Whole Story
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Subtopic
BiologyIndex
Biological SciencesTable of contents
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction: Why this book?
- Chapter 1: INFORMATION - In the beginning was the word
- Chapter 2: EVOLUTION - Misfits shall inherit the Earth
- Chapter 3: SEX - Running to stand still
- Chapter 4: ENERGY - Better living through chemistry
- Chapter 5: BACTERIA - The good, the bad and the ugly
- Chapter 6: EUKARYOTES - We are all descended from monsters
- Chapter 7: ANIMALS - The unstoppable rise
- Chapter 8: VERTEBRATES - Larging it – how animals grew up
- Chapter 9: PLANTS - Truly, madly, deeply green
- Chapter 10: ECOLOGY - A brave new world
- Glossary: A few definitions
- Index
- Thanks
- About the Author & Illustrator
- Further reading
- Copyright
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Biology: The Whole Story by Lindsay Turnbull in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Biology. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.