Choose a biology text for me

[Tiramisu]

The Apologia biology text I thought would be a good match for dd is missing. I think I lent it out. Meanwhile, I have two others on my shelf that I might consider.

 

One is a non-science-major college text with a lot of real word connections. It's called Biology for a Changing World, published by Macmillan. I think this dd would like the real life connections that would make it relevant for her. It's college level but it's not an intimidating book.

 

Then I have the Miller Levine dragon fly biology text. I probably have the Kolbe plans for this in a binder somewhere. To use this effectively, I'd probably have to buy the study guide workbook.

 

This child has normal intelligence but has learning differences, particularly difficulty getting engaged and visual processing. I have to do a lot of reading for her because she can't tolerate a lot of reading. 

 

She is in 4H and raising a service dog and has recently talked about being a vet. She likes science and is good at math but I don't know if this is a realistic goal. At the same time, I don't want to close any doors for her. 

 

Since we've read and discussed a few books already this year and I have a quarter left, I was thinking of just starting biology and getting a head start if she decides to stay home next year.

 

Ideas?

 

 

[AliR]

I really like the Holt Biology text, for its coverage and also the clarity of writing. Sometimes I get the feeling that science writers are trying to show how clever they are, rather than tailoring their writing to a teenage audience.  The audio is available through Learning Ally too.

[Tiramisu]

I really like the Holt Biology text, for its coverage and also the clarity of writing. Sometimes I get the feeling that science writers are trying to show how clever they are, rather than tailoring their writing to a teenage audience.  The audio is available through Learning Ally too.

 

I'm waiting for the np to spell out dd's visual issues on the report, which requires that the insurance comes through for her to write it. I just found out today that the claim was not re-processed as I requested. Now it's supposed to be high priority because they've messed it up so much. Oh, so many insurance glitches! But once it goes through, it supposed to be covered 100%. Once that is settled, maybe we can get Learning Ally. Or, it might come down to the developmental optometrist figuring it out.