Campbell Biology 12th Edition – Hardcover Textbook (Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Orr)

Campbell Biology 12th Edition, hardcover, is Pearson’s flagship introductory biology textbook for college majors and AP Biology students, written by Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, and Orr.

For more than thirty years Campbell Biology has been the book that defines the first-year biology sequence. It covers the full span of the discipline, from the chemistry of life and cell biology through genetics, evolution, plant and animal form and function, and ecology, with the clear figures and consistent chapter structure that instructors keep assigning. The 12th edition refreshed the art program and problem sets and added current examples across the units. It is also a common choice for Science Olympiad and MCAT content review because it goes deeper than most survey texts.

What’s included

• Campbell Biology, 12th edition – hardcover, published by Pearson; ISBN 978-0-13-518874-3
• Complete text for a two-semester introductory biology sequence: chemistry of life, the cell, genetics, evolution, biological diversity, plant and animal biology, ecology
• Printed book only; no digital access code included

Who it’s for

First-year biology majors and pre-med students taking General Biology I and II. High school students in AP Biology, where the 12th edition is a standard classroom text. Students preparing for the MCAT biology and biochemistry sections who want a reference deeper than a review book. Science Olympiad competitors and their coaches. Anyone returning to biology who wants one authoritative volume.

Why this edition

The 12th edition is the version many courses still list, so buying it avoids chapter and figure mismatches with a syllabus. The hardcover binding matters for a book this size; it will survive two semesters of being carried and opened flat. Used copies are often missing pages or heavily marked, and this is a new copy. Campbell’s strength is explaining why, not just what, which is exactly what exam questions that ask for reasoning reward.

Frequently asked questions

Is Campbell Biology 12th edition still used in courses?

Yes. The 12th edition remains assigned in introductory biology for majors at many colleges and in AP Biology classrooms, and its chapter structure matches most course syllabi written in the last several years.

Does this hardcover include an access code?

No. This listing is the printed hardcover textbook only. Online homework platforms are sold separately by the course or the publisher.

Who are the authors of Campbell Biology 12th edition?

Lisa Urry, Michael Cain, Steven Wasserman, Peter Minorsky, and Rebecca Orr, continuing the text begun by Neil Campbell and Jane Reece.

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