Pretty in Pink 349 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Just a quick consensus, what is the difference between the two? I've seen the dragonfly editions for $ on Amazon and the macaw books are $$$. Are there tests available to go with the dragonfly book? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mom22ns 5,761 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 When I compared prices, it cost more to buy the book, TM, and lab manual in the dragonfly edition, than it did to buy the macaw edition new and get the TM, lab manual, tests and additional online resources for free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pretty in Pink 349 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 When I compared prices, it cost more to buy the book, TM, and lab manual in the dragonfly edition, than it did to buy the macaw edition new and get the TM, lab manual, tests and additional online resources for free. Okay, good to know. I'm not sure that we would use the lab manual but I haven't looked at the content. I was leaning heavily towards another one, The Illustrated something-or-other, and the corresponding lab kit. I really prefer a print teacher's edition to digital format. Hmm... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mom22ns 5,761 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 The illustrated guide you can download free and I think it has better labs. :) There is a significant change in the classification unit. I don't think the dragonfly edition has the chapter on Clades and cladograms. I think that is the only major change between the editions though. You could certainly add in a little coverage to introduce the topic and that is really all the Macaw edition does. If you strongly prefer paper, go dragonfly. You can work out the resources. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpklehm 54 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 We used the Dragonfly edition last year and our ds enjoyed it. As I mentioned in another post, I ordered double of several components of the Dragonfly edition, on accident. If you're having trouble finding some of them, or you want to save some money, let me know. I can give you a good deal on some of them. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
livetoread 9,463 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 How does one get tests and answers for the dragonfly edition? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lakerks 10 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 How does one get tests and answers for the dragonfly edition? I would like to find tests to go with the dragonfly edition, too. Anyone . . . ? :lurk5: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carolyn in Ohio 156 Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Kolbe has tests and an answer key, along with a syllabus. You do not have to buy the rest of the resources from them to buy the syllabus,etc. Carolyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
livetoread 9,463 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Kolbe has tests and an answer key, along with a syllabus. You do not have to buy the rest of the resources from them to buy the syllabus,etc. Carolyn Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpklehm 54 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 There is a test book available through Amazon. The book starts at $31. It has two tests for each chapter (Test A is more thorough, with more essay-type questions, and Test B, which is still thorough but doesn't have as many essay questions). It also includes unit tests and final exams. Look under, "Prentice Hall, Biology: Chapter Tests, Levels A and B." It's a paperback. This is what we used. I had our ds use the Study Workbook A and he took Test B for each chapter. It worked well for him. HTH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpklehm 54 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I actually own two of the dragonfly textbooks, one that I'd like to sell (hardcover, in excellent condition), for $15. I don't have Paypal but can pack it up and put it in the mail the day I receive payment. The manuals that go with it (study workbooks, test book, lab manual) can all be found at Amazon. Pm me or email me at jpklehm@comcast.net. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieZ 8,161 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 ps. FWIW, the Dragonfly edition had 40 chapters, but the newer Macaw has 35. IMHO, the Macaw organization better reflects current thought on what is important for a survey bio course. Also, 35 chapters is a lot more convenient to schedule over a 36 week school year than a 40 chapter book. One chapter a week, and there you go. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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