Principles of Life: for the AP® Course

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Principles of Life was the first book to reflect the changes occurring in the AP® Biology redesign. This innovative text emphasizes biology’s major concepts and provides students with opportunities to apply those concepts through data analysis and active-learning.

Now Principles of Life returns in a thoroughly updated new edition that exemplifies the reform that is remaking the modern biology classroom. The new teacher’s edition – written for and by AP® Biology instructors -  is designed to support every AP® Biology teacher using POL teach a successful course and prepare their students for the redesigned exam.