The outline includes the major topics covered in the chapter and also the new terms introduced in the chapter. As with most science classes, you are likely to find biological vocabulary a difficult hurdle. As you review a chapter, you should mentally define each of the new terms. If you are unsure of the meaning of a term, check yourself against the definition in the book. We have also provided a phonetic pronunciation guide for each glossary term so that you will learn to pronounce each term correctly as you discover its meaning.
Numerous illustrations appear throughout the text.
These illustrations should do more than just attract your attention. Each has been carefully chosen to help you understand a point or tie a concept to something you already know. Use these illustrations and their captions to acquire and understand the ideas presented. Each chapter ends with a summary. As you finish studying a chapter, read the summary, sentence by sentence.