This new brief primer saves classroom time and frustration by helping students quickly prepare for their microbiology course. The hands-on workbook gets students up to speed with study skills, basic math review, microbiology terminology, basic chemistry, basic biology, basic cell biology, and the basics of microbiology. Each topic includes a pre-test, guided explanations, interactive quizzes and exercises, and end-of-chapter cumulative tests.

Get Ready for Microbiology

Science & Math

Garrett, Lori K.

Penn, Judy M.

Biological Sciences

Benjamin/Cummings

Key Benefit: 
Anatomy &amp; Physiology for English Language Learners is an introduction to basic anatomy and physiology. It presents science content and language skills necessary for success in academic science courses such as anatomy and physiology and human biology. The book is designed for readers at the high-intermediate level of English. Its goal is to prepare English language learners for success in future nursing an allied health, prerequisite courses. It can also be used by readers who already hold nursing or allied health degrees in their countries and are preparing to take certification examinations in the United States. The book consists of twelve chapters, each focusing on a particular organ system. Every chapter contains: <ul>
<li> A brief introduction to the topic</li> <li> Anatomy and physiology content with level-appropriate readings</li> <li> Comprehension checks</li> <li> Building language and study skills sections</li> <li> Focus on culture section</li> <li> Work-type chapter review</li>
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At the end of the book, there are four achievement tests designed for in-class or self-testing; a pronunciation guide with phonetic symbols used in the book; conversion charts for metric and English systems, a word parts section that offers explanation of affixes that form scientific vocabulary; an answer key for comprehension checks and achievement tests; and a subject index. Key Topics: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, The Integumentary System, The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, The Nervous System, Part 1, The Nervous System, Part 2, The Digestive System, Blood and Body Defenses, Cardiovascular System, The Respiratory System, The Urinary System, The Reproductive System Market Description: Those interested in learning the basics of anatomy &amp; physiology for english language leaners

Anatomy and Physiology for English Language Learners

Reference

Hanson, Elizabeth

English as a Second Language

Key Benefit: Get Ready for Microbiology helps readers quickly prepare for their microbiology course and provides useful materials for future reference. The workbook gets readers up to speed with chapters on study skills, math skills, microbiology terminology, basic chemistry, basic biology, and basic cell biology before a final chapter that introduces students to microbiology. Each chapter includes a pre-test (Your Starting Point), guided explanations, interactive practice exercises with answers explained (Time to Try; Picture This; Reality Check), quizzes with answers given (Quick Check), motivations for learning (Why Should I Care?), and end-of-chapter cumulative tests with answers given at the back of the book (What did you Learn?). This Media Update features a Companion Website with pre- and post-tests with instant feedback, personalized study plans, animations, activities, tutorial

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