Uses the process of experimentation to describe the scientific process and to illustrate the personal and professional motives that drive scientists to work so hard at asking and answering questions. Intended for the non-majors and mixed majors introductory biology courses.

Learn through experimentation with ASKING ABOUT LIFE, Third Edition. This biology textbook includes thought-provoking chapter-opening stories and helps you remember main ideas with key questions at the beginning of each chapter, numbered main headings, and chapter summaries. Use the BiologyNow CD-ROM, packaged free with each copy of the text, to answer questions created around the opening stories and to take diagnostic pre-tests to pinpoint exactly what you need to know for success on exams. You'll also receive access to InfoTrac College Edition and Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING.