Campbell Biology in Focus AP Edition
Product identity
- Publisher
- Pearson Education, Inc.; K–12 distribution by Savvas Learning Company LLC
- Program family
- Campbell Biology in Focus
- Edition
- Third AP Edition, ©2020; third-edition publisher release February 6, 2019
Instructional fit
- Courses
- AP Biology
- Role explanation
- Core course curriculum; instructional use and grade placement depend on the district course sequence.
- Learner and support context
- AP Biology; grade levels describe intended secondary or elementary use, not a statewide adoption claim.
- Subjects covered
- Supported instructional roles
Materials and delivery
- Format description
- Print and/or digital materials as described; components and online access depend on edition and purchased package.
- Included components
- Third AP student text; teacher resources and digital Mastering Biology/eText where licensed. Digital products may require separate access.
- Languages and support
- English.
Links and notes
- Vendor product URL
- Visit publisher product page
A focused AP Biology text emphasizing core biological concepts, scientific thinking, visual learning, and data analysis.
Campbell Biology in Focus AP Edition is the streamlined Campbell text for advanced high school biology. The third edition is authored by Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, and Peter V. Minorsky. Pearson publishes the program, with school distribution through Savvas. Chapters emphasize essential biological concepts and scientific reasoning, supported by visual explanations and questions that ask students to interpret evidence and apply concepts. Mastering Biology and eText resources are available in selected packages.
Publication: Pearson lists the third edition as published February 6, 2019 with copyright 2020. The school AP brochure identifies the third AP edition as ©2020 and ISBN 9780135214763. This record is separate from the full-length Campbell Biology AP Edition.
Publication: Pearson lists the third edition as published February 6, 2019 with copyright 2020. The school AP brochure identifies the third AP edition as ©2020 and ISBN 9780135214763. This record is separate from the full-length Campbell Biology AP Edition.
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