The Fundamentals of Biology is a study guide geared towards late middle and early high school students hoping to learn more about the world around us. Whether it be used for test preparation or for satisfying one's curiosity, this book will provide an outline of how life functions. Starting at the molecular level, The Fundamentals of Biology will explain concisely how seemingly minuscule things can have a massive impact on a larger scale. Each unit of this book will have several topics within them, organized in a way to help the reader understand connections between concepts. The seven major ideas covered are as follows: Chemistry- In order to see what makes life tick, the reader will learn the essential molecules their interactions; The Cell- As the basic building block of life, their complex structure and functions will be explained; Cell Processes- This includes the basics of photosynthesis, cell respiration, as well as cell division; Heredity and Genetics- How information is passed from one generation to another is detailed in this topic; Body Systems- The wide array of human body systems are covered here, from the skeletal to the endocrine; Taxonomy- All living things are organized into groups based on similar traits and are outlined in this book; Evolution and Ecology- This topic covers how species change over time and their interactions with the environment. Scattered around the book are helpful tips to assist in the memorization of concepts, small pieces of information that are interesting and provides context, as well as suggestions on what the reader can do to experience certain concepts. In addition, pictures and diagrams are embedded within the book to give a visual perspective on specific ideas, and at the end of each topic is a vocabulary list to aid in the learning process.