Biology: The Dynamic Science

Biology: The Dynamic Science, 5th Edition, is an introductory biology textbook that frames the life sciences as an active process of discovery. Written by Peter Russell, Hertz, McMillan, and Benington, and published by Cengage Learning, the volume draws on the authors' collective experience in teaching, research, and scientific writing to build a readable foundation for beginning students.

Rather than presenting the field as static facts to be memorized, the text emphasizes how biologists investigate the living world. The narrative explores not only established scientific discoveries, but also the methods used to reach them and the questions that remain unanswered.

This 2021 edition coordinates with the MindTap digital platform, featuring assignable practice exercises and an instructional progression moving from fundamental concepts to critical thinking and application.