Biology Demystified (TAB Demystified)

I purchased the "Biology Demystified" Book to help in my studies. In going through the book I encountered at least seven scientific inaccuracies or self-contradictions. Usually these contradictions occur between the text and the quizzes or tests.For example, on page 381 question #88 the test asks, "Literally, this Class is for the birds". The correct multiple choice answer should be "A. Aves". Instead, according to the book the correct answer is "C. Agnatha".The Agnatha is the subphylum of jawless fishes (found on page 196). Obviously, then this is an error in the book.Because there are so many errors, it makes it difficult to rely solely on the book for information. However, as a supplemental source this book would be fine as long as you are aware of the mistakes.The inaccuracies I encountered are listed below.1. Page 136, Question #4: Incomplete sentence.2. Page 88, Question #3: Inaccurate definition.The difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells is the presence or lack of membrane-bound organelles.3. Page 125, paragraph 2 & page 135, Question #2: Self-contradiction.4. Page 135: Inaccurate fact. The main source of infections are still bacterial rather than fungal (I asked a Doctor.).5. Page 152 & Page 158, Question #9: Self-contradiction.6. Page 33 & Page 370, Question #26: Self-contradiction and unclear question. Technically both Francesco Reid and Louis Pasteur threw doubt on the former Theory of Spontaneous Generation.Error number seven I used as an example.Personally I was disappointed with the book having so many serious errors in it. If they fix the errors, then this book would be really good. But right now, you have to take it with a tablespoon of salt.I hope this information helps for those who are considering or have already purchased this book.

I’m needing to brush up in this subject before school starts. I want to be prepared. Such an easy read

I bought this for my daughter as she is homeschooled. As I read through it I was very impressed with how it is very comprehensive. Although there are no labs to do, I would still recommend this book for a 9th grade biology class.

My son is using this book to study for CLEP, and finds the author takes too long to explain some simple things. And found that the harder concepts were better explained in his old High School Biology text.

Love these "DEMYSTIFIED" books. Make it very understandable and also easy to follow. Pictures/illustrations, are also a great help. Sometimes you can remember a picture more than words; thus a picture paints a thousand words! Great refresher course or even first time study. I think it is full of the most important information for studying.

Arrived on time no complains got my money worth

The warped and discolored pages suggest that this book's previous owner dropped it in a massive mud puddle, but it only cost me $0.30 so I don't have much to complain about. This book has been highly recommended to me and I am confident that I will be satisfied with its contents.

Help me to explain to my students in middle school the concepts that some books make complicated. Once I have it simplified in my mind then the easier it is to explain.

Using this book to extend the kids knowledge of Biology - it's simple language builds a great foundation reaching into more complicated topics. It has questions after each chapter and a test after each unit. Although we are using it informally, the test questions are a good reminder of what they have learnt.

useful