Biology for High School

This refreshingly Catholic biology book begins with a short and friendly application of the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Catholic Church's greatest theologian) to the science of biology. In contrast to most modern biology texts, which are designed around evolutionary principles and assumptions, this Catholic textbook explains life from the perspective of the observable activities of living things. It takes into account all the causes of life, including God, the soul, and the...
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This refreshingly Catholic biology book begins with a short and friendly application of the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Catholic Church's greatest theologian) to the science of biology. In contrast to most modern biology texts, which are designed around evolutionary principles and assumptions, this Catholic textbook explains life from the perspective of the observable activities of living things. It takes into account all the causes of life, including God, the soul, and the purpose behind the design of living things. Guided by this sound framework, the book gives the reader an up-to-date presentation of human biology, animal physiology, a detailed treatment of the various animal and plant kinds in the first part; the second part covers ecosystems, cellular and molecular biology, genetics and heredity, biotechnology and ethics, and a refutation of evolution as a plausible explanation of the origin and diversity of life. Sold separately are a laboratory/experiment manual, student exercises, and answer key. Recommended for grades 10 -12. Perfect for homeschoolers, too! 614 pagesReviews:"This is far and away the best biology textbook I have ever read. Indeed, there is absolutely no comparison between this textbook and any other science textbook that I have read. I am convinced that it will have a major impact for good on secondary education and university education in biology wherever it is adopted." ~Hugh Owen, Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, www.kolbecenter.org