Most notably, it considers “Special creation” as an equally valid hypothesis as natural selection, while it is not a hypothesis. However, there are significant problems which brings into question the validity of this textbook in Biology courses.

Most of the content is accurate, simply in how brief it is. I think this textbook covers the breadth of Intro Biology well, but, certainly not in a deep enough way to help students along. Reviewed by Nipun Chopra, Assistant Professor, DePauw University on 1/6/21

The fact that it is just a notes packet and is missing a lot of detail, missing all diagrams that can help students understand processes, etc., makes it a no for me. Overall, this is not a 'book' that I would use or recommend. I didn't notice issues with cultural sensitivity. Much is written in bulleted notes format. The lack of diagrams within the text and use of Wikipedia links is a concern. For instance, Chapter 12's coverage of fermentation is virtually non-existent. Yes, but a lot of information is missing. The missing information and the lack of details are both problems for me, though. Given that this is a notes packet, it is easily divisible into smaller sections, as a lecture might be. There would be some value to adding in transitional information to help tie together topics. Bare bones facts, no diagrams included in the text (just Wiki links). This isn't really written like a textbook, but more as a notes packet for students. This book relies on Wikipedia information to be up-to-date. I'm giving this a 2/5 primarily because of the lack of detail in the 'text' and sole use of Wikipedia for diagrams and other information. The bulleted list 'notes packet' of facts/topics is supported only by links to Wikipedia which is not really a source I would want to encourage students to use on a regular basis. Paul Doerder, Ph.D., of the Cleveland State University.' So, it appears that is it really just intended to be a notes packet. The following is written on random pages throughout: 'This text is based on notes very generously donated by Dr. Ecology makes up one unit of my course, so this book would not work. While the book does touch upon many areas, the text reads more like a student notes packet and it fails to address the ecology side of biology. Reviewed by Tricia Paramore, Biology instructor and Department Chair, Hutchinson Community College on 3/2/22 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.

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