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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780071287715 Edition: 7th ISBN: 007128771X Label: McGraw Hill Higher Education Manufacturer: McGraw Hill Higher Education Publication Date: November 01, 2007 Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education Studio: McGraw Hill Higher Education Editorial Review: Product Description: "Marine Biology" covers the basics of marine biology with a global approach, using examples from numerous regions and ecosystems worldwide. This introductory, one-semester text is designed for non-majors. Authors Castro and Huber have made a special effort to include solid basic science content needed in a general education course, including the fundamental principles of biology, the physical sciences, and the scientific method. This science coverage is integrated with a stimulating, up-to-date overview of marine biology. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Enhanced my appreciation of the seaI'm studying at home in lieu of taking a course, and am very satisfied with this textbook. Illustrations are beautiful, and the authors' approach to the topic is thorough, yet easy to comprehend and inspires further study. I'm very fortunate to live on the seacoast and take frequent beach walks - this book has enhanced my appreciation of the sea and its life forms. Rating:  - Marine BiologyBook in great condition at one-third the cost of buying it at the college bookstore. Rating: - Turned the beach into an exciting classroom!My children had more questions than I had answers. This book moved weekend beach time to a common ground for conversation and exploration. Great place to start. Rating: - A Good Introductory TextbookI found Marine Biology by Castro to be a fairly good introductory textbook to marine biology. The reading is not too technically difficult that an average high schooler could comprehend most of what is said without becoming lost in science talk. There are plenty of pictures and diagrams to supplement the reading and make the pages appealing to the eye without boring you to death. However, as most academic textbooks go, reading alone is almost never enough to fully understand the material. I used ... Read More Rating: - Marine Biology w/ OLC bind-in card (Hardcover)This book when purchased NEW is shrinkwrapped and has the ISBN 0-07-293356-9. The shrinkwrapped package contains the Marine Biology textbook (ISBN 0-07-250934-1) which contains "The Premium McGraw-Hill Online Resources" access code (ISBN 0-0-250935-X). If you are buying a used book keep in mind that the online access code may only be used once and is not transferable, so if any of the previous owners have used the code it will not work for you. If your instructor uses Blackboard or WebCT, you may ... Read More |
