Essential Biology: An Applied Approach is a textbook intended for introductory college biology courses. It uses a society-based approach to guide readers to appreciate biology as it applies to current and historic cultural issues. Essential Biology serves the traditional undergraduate biology curriculum, with a sequence and depth of content valuable for the introductory student. Its unique story- and society-based approach brings forth collaborative discussion and improves student motivation to read and study further into the material.

Essential Biology: An Applied Approach:

• shows the reader how to think like a scientist - provocative examples guide the reader to consider facts more critically. 
• seeks a new way of approaching biology by incorporating stories, social themes, and integrating non-science areas to augment student interest. 
• presents an applied approach to how each field of biology is developed and fits within larger areas of study. 
• contains unique characteristics including Mnemonics and Learning Strategies, biology case studies, ""Check In"" sections, special textboxes, and more! 
• can be used in traditional, online-only, and hybrid courses. 
• includes extensive instructor resources: PowerPoint slides, test bank, discussion questions, and more!