He added 118 against the touring West Indians for the Lions as well as 115no for his county in a Clydesdale Bank 40 game against Hampshire but averages only 36.16 for the Championship season.
He has made one previous senior international appearance at one-day level, against Ireland last year when he scored only one run.
National selector Geoff Miller said: "We have made one change to the squad, with James Taylor replacing Ravi Bopara who is unavailable for selection due to personal reasons.
"James has been part of the England Performance Programme for a number of years and has performed consistently for England Lions and now has an opportunity to step up and experience the Test environment."
Notts director of cricket Mick Newell believes Taylor's call-up is just reward for his county performances.
"I think James was next in line for a Test call given the performances he has maintained in recent years in county cricket and for England Lions," he said.
"He has started to put together big scores in Division One of the Championship and he has shown glimpses of excellence in one-day cricket which haven't gone unnoticed.
"He is a good technical cricketer, he prepares himself very well, he knows how to occupy the crease against quality bowlers and I have seen improvement in his game this season."
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