Jay Phelan's delightfully fresh What is Life? communicates complex ideas in a way that's fun to read and explore. With its engaging writing, colorful presentation, and rich collection of case stories drawn from everyday life, students come to understand why they should know and talk about science. The Second Edition brings forward the book's hallmark features (clear and consistent illustrations, beautiful photographs, Take-Home Message summary sections, StreetBio: Knowledge You Can Use, and Red Q Questions) while adding new pedagogy, updated content, and expanded media/supplements package.