General Zoology: Investigating the Animal World

General Zoology: Investigating the Animal World is an introductory level college biology
textbook that provides students with an accessible and engaging look at the fundamentals of
zoology. Written for a one-term, undergraduate course of mixed majors and non-majors, this
reader-friendly text is concept driven vs. terminology driven. That is, the text is based on the
underlying concepts and principles of zoology rather than strict memorization of terminology.
Written in a student-centered, conversational style, this educational research-based textbook
uniquely connects students and our society to animals from various perspectives--economic,
ecologic, medical, and cultural, exploring how the animal world and human realm are intimately
intertwined. End-of-chapter questions challenge students to think critically and creatively
while incorporating science process skills and zoological principles.