Resources

 

IB Specific Textbooks
Numerous textbooks have been designed by various publishers specifically for the IB.

    Name: IB Biology HL
    Publisher: Heinemann
    ISBN: 978-0-435994-24-2

  • This is my personal favourite overall textbook! I find it has the best (coloured) illustrations and information, including all options. A book for just the SL is also available.

    Name: Biology
    Publisher: IBID Press
    ISBN: 978-1-876659-02-8

  • This option is okay, however it does not have colour and it is a bit simplistic for those students aiming for higher grades.

    Name: Biology
    Publisher: Hodder Education
    ISBN: 978-0-340-92652-9

  • This book has colour but is not as in-depth or well explained as the Heinemann.

 

General IB Textbooks

    Name: Biology 7th Ed. International
    Publisher: Pearson
    ISBN: 0-321-26984-5

  • This is a wonderful general Biology textbook; however, it is at the University level. It can still be used by IB students however, those students who are weak academically will find it has too much information or it is too complicated.
  • I find the best use of this book is as a teacher reference for my own notes or coloured diagrams, with a copy available for student reference; for example, in the library.

 

Other Resources

    Name: Biology IB Study Guide
    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 978-0-19-915143-1

  • A black & white condensed guide, this is a good tool for students to use for memorization. It contains all the basic information that needs to be memorized for the course.

    Name: Biology Course Companion
    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 978-0-19-915125-5

  • An excellent tool for both teachers and students. If the school does not provide students with this book, I high recommend they purchase it themselves. It is a great investment for the two years.
  • It has alternative or more explanation of certain topics, with data-based and theory questions throughout the book.
  • I have taken many labs from this book to use for my IA assessment laboratory work.

    Name: IB Biology
    Publisher: Oxford Study Course
    ISBN: 978-1-904534-62-4

    Name: Practical Advanced Biology
    Publisher: Nelson Thomas
    ISBN: 978-0-17-448308-3

  • Another great resource, more for teachers than students. This book offers many labs that can be used for the laboratory component of the course.