Life: The Science of Biology
by By Orians, Gordon H., Heller, H. Craig, Sadava, David, and Purves, William K. (EDT)
Category: Science , Life Sciences , Biology

Previous editions of this time-tested text are cited in  Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. .  Purves (emeritus, biology, Harvey Mudd College) and three co-authors provide 58 chapters (linked by the theme of evolution) that discuss the cell, information and heredity, evolutionary processes, the evolution of diversity, the biology of flowering plants and of animals, and ecology and biogeography.  The book is illustrated with color photographs and drawings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)