Campbell Biology, Third Canadian Edition

Setting the standard for excellence, accuracy, and innovation

Introducing the latest edition of Campbell Biology with even more immersive content, tools, and experiences. The author team’s vision has always been — and continues to be — to develop trusted content, use art to teach, and innovate to create a product that will help every student gain a true understanding of biology.

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Explore new and updated features — we’ve added more tools and activities to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

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Example of Chapter 39: Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals. What are some factors that plants sense and respond to? With corresponding image showing factors.

Chapter Openers

Start each chapter with a featured question answered by a clear, simple image to help students visualize and remember concepts as they progress. Each opener includes a study tip and references important resources in Mastering Biology.
Example of page from eText. Features animation HHMI BioInteractive Video: 20.4 The Practical Applications of DNA-Based Biotechnology Affect Our Lives in Many Ways alongside text.

Pearson eText for the 3rd Canadian Edition

Bring biology to life with 500 videos and animations, including HHMI BioInteractives and Figure Walkthroughs. Each chapter includes Get Ready for This Chapter Questions and End-of-Chapter Quizzes. With the new Scheduled Readings feature, easily select and assign specific sections or full chapters through the assignment creation process.
Example of Make Connections Figure: 44.7 Ion Movement and Gradients. Image shows osmoregulation, gas exchange, information processing, and locomotion.

Make Connections Figures

These visual representations show the “big picture” relationships between content from different chapters. Now available in the textbook, Pearson eText, and Mastering Biology.
Example Figure Walkthrough showing Photosystem I and Photosystem II.

Figure Walkthroughs

We've added more Walkthroughs that highlight key figures with narrated explanations and figure markups, and have embedded self-assessments that guide students to a deeper understanding of biological structures, processes, and functions.
Example of Interactive Visual figure 40.5: Exploring Structure and Function in Animal Tissues. Interactive figure includes images of structure and function of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

Interactive Visual Activities

Interactive Visual Activities give students an engaging way to interact with Campbell Biology’s powerful art program while deepening their understanding of biology. These are embedded in Pearson eText for seamless access.

Sneak peek

Take a walk-through of the new additions and expansions to Campbell Biology.

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