What is Biology? There are many definitions. But the shortest and most capacious of them is this: biology is the science of life on Earth. Earth is an amazing planet on which numerous life forms have arisen and developed - from microscopic algae to a person with reason and feelings. Biology is the science of the past of living organisms. But she also explores fantastic opportunities that will soon find application in medicine, industrial production and many other industries directly related to the quality of human life. It is quite possible to learn about the past, the present and the prospects of this amazing science in a few hours. It is enough to read the book offered to your attention.