The Cartoon Guide to Biology - by Larry Gonick & David Wessner (Paperback)

About the Book

"Did you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog? Do you think DNA stands for "Don't Know the Answer"? Do you still cling to the belief that osmosis was the name of Ozzy Osbourne's last tour? If you said yes to any of these questions--or even if you didn't--then you need The Cartoon Guide to Biology. The latest from New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick--writing with Davidson College biology professor David Wessner--is a hilarious and informative handbook to the science of life. From the inner workings of the cell, to the magic of gene expression, to the Krebs and Calvin cycles, to sexual and asexual reproduction, The Cartoon Guide to Biology uses simple, clear, humorous illustrations to make biology's most complex concepts understandable and entertaining. Whether you're peering into the microscope for the first time or brushing up after decades of de-evolution, this book has you covered."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick and Davidson College biology professor David Wessner comes this comprehensive and humorous cartoon guide to topics in biology

Did you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog? Do you think DNA stands for "Don't Know the Answer"? Do you still cling to the belief that osmosis was the name of Ozzy Osbourne's last tour? If you said yes to any of these questions--or even if you didn't--then you need The Cartoon Guide to Biology.

The latest from New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick--writing with Davidson College biology professor David Wessner--is a hilarious and informative handbook to the science of life. From the inner workings of the cell, to the magic of gene expression, to the Krebs and Calvin cycles, to sexual and asexual reproduction, The Cartoon Guide to Biology uses simple, clear, humorous illustrations to make biology's most complex concepts understandable and entertaining. Whether you're peering into the microscope for the first time or brushing up after decades of de-evolution, this book has you covered.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive and Fun NEW illustrated guide to biology

Did you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog? Do you think DNA stands for "Don't kNow the Answer"? Do you think the carbon cycle is a hip new way to roll around town? If you said yes to any of these questions--or even if you didn't--then you need The Cartoon Guide to Biology.

The latest from New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick--writing with biologist Dave Wessner--is an informative and hilarious handbook to the science of life. From the inner workings of the cell to the magic of gene expression, the Krebs and Calvin cycles, sexual and asexual reproduction, evolution, and ecosystems, The Cartoon Guide to Biology uses simple, clear, humorous illustrations to make biology's most complex concepts entertaining and easy to grasp. Whether you're peering into a petri dish for the first time, brushing up after decades of devolution, or just simply curious about how life works, this book has you covered.

Review Quotes

"An enjoyable, immersive experience. ... Deliver[s] the goods. ... Hard to resist." -- Comics Grinder

"If only school science books were like The Cartoon Guide to Biology, at least a little, maybe science and students would come together and engage more often." -- ComicBookBin

"An invaluable resource." -- Brooklyn Digest

"A hilarious and informative cartoon guide to all things biology. ... An excellent resource." -- Midwest Book Review

"A hilarious romp through chemistry and biology. ... The quirky cartoons and anthropomorphism not only produce a laugh but do make these complex concepts a little easier to grasp. ... A fun way to learn the science of life." -- New York Journal of Books