Find Intro Biology Textbook: High School Level

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The forum discussion centers on finding an appropriate introductory biology textbook for high school students. Users recommend "Campbell's Biology" as a potential resource but clarify that it is more suited for university-level courses. Instead, they suggest exploring local high school textbooks or series that include both biology and chemistry, such as the one linked by a user, which is part of a larger educational series. The conversation emphasizes the need for materials that adequately prepare students for college-level biology.

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Hey all, I'm looking for a good introductory biology textbook at the high school level. I never took biology in high school, so I need something that is very introductory, but at the same time a good book so that I'll be well prepared for biology courses in college.
 
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Campbell's Biology
 
thrill3rnit3 said:
Campbell's Biology

Nope, i disagreed. The book you mentioned is a university level textbook (maybe 1st & 2nd year). We used local books for bio at high school, so i can't recommend anything.
 
I'm in a similar situation as you. I never studied biology OR chemistry in HS. I found THE best book on introductory chemistry and it just so happens that it's part of a larger series which covers biology as well:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1564147207/?tag=pfamazon01-20

I don't know if their biology book is as good as their book on chemistry but it's worth a shot.
 
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