What is Life? A Guide to Biology by Jay Phelan offers a comprehensive exploration into the fundamental questions of biology. As an award-winning educator, Phelan ensures that each chapter is anchored around intriguing questions about life, making the subject accessible and engaging for students from various backgrounds. The book features spectacular original illustrations and innovative learning tools designed to enhance understanding and develop critical thinking skills necessary beyond the classroom.

Updated rigorously for this third edition, What Is Life? continues to be a top choice in non-majors biology textbooks. New features, enhanced art, and full integration with LaunchPad—W.H. Freeman’s online course space—provide an interactive e-Book, multimedia resources, and robust assessment tools. This textbook is perfect for students looking to build scientific literacy and delve into the mysteries of life.

Published by W.H. Freeman on December 19, 2014, with a print length of 784 pages, this edition is sure to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of biology. ISBN-13: 978-1464135958.