Biology Basics and Beyond
Case studies, quizzes, games, hands-on experiments, web quests and more … the diverse, imaginative activities in this Biology – Basics and Beyond series take students on a journey of discovering just how fascinating and relevant biology can be. Its differentiated approach makes the journey accessible and rewarding for everyone: beginners focus on “what”, developers uncover “how” and experts explain “why”. Each of the complementary books in this series specialises in one of the major taxonomic groups.
Ages: 12-14 years
About the Author
Brenda Greene
Brenda Greene gained an MSc from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand and worked as a scientist, publishing papers on the genetics and conservation of New Zealand birds. She gained a Diploma in Teaching and Learning from Canterbury University, and taught science at the Orana Wildlife
Park and in Christchurch secondary schools. She enjoys hands-on science, and is always inventing new experiments for her students to do.