Educational: Biology

Book SynopsisExam Board: Edexcel Level: IGCSE Subject: Biology First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: Summer 2019Maximise every student's performance with exam-style questions, sample answers and examiner comments, written to support and enhance the content of the Edexcel International GCSE Biology book. - Enhance learning with extra practice designed to support the student's book- Test knowledge with a variety of exam-style questions including multiple choice and extended writing. - Saves time with a range of questions perfect for homework or independent study to ensure students have understood concepts covered in class

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Book SynopsisProvide full coverage of the required practicals and build students' working scientifically skills with questions that enable them to apply their knowledge to new contexts. - Extend knowledge and build working scientifically skills with 'Further Application' sections that provide additional questions to allow students to practice applying their knowledge. - Help guide students through the practical, the analysis of results, and generating a reasoned conclusion with scaffolded questions. - Get exam ready with exam-style questions, guidance on how practicals are assessed, a list of useful equations, and a checklist to monitor progress. - Cover all the required practicals with methods provided, complete with safety notes and guidance on equipment.

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Book SynopsisPractise and prepare for AQA A-level Biology with hundreds of topic-based questions and one complete set of exam practice papers designed to strengthen knowledge and prepare students for the exams.This extensive practice book raises students' performance by providing 'shed loads of practice', following the 'SLOP' learning approach that's recommended by teachers.- Consolidate knowledge and understanding with practice questions for every topic and type of question, including multiple-choice, multi-step calculations and extended response questions.- Develop the mathematical, literacy and practical skills required for the exams; each question indicates in the margin which skills are being tested.- Confidently approach the exam having completed one set of exam-style practice papers that replicate the types, wording and structure of the questions students will face.- Identify topics and skills for revision, using the page references in the margin to refer back to the specification and accompanying Hodder Education Student Books for remediation.- Easily check answers with fully worked solutions and mark schemes provided in the book.

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Book SynopsisSupport students through the AQA A-level Biology specification with this write-in workbook, providing extra guidance, practice and scaffolding to reinforce understanding and improve key skills.- Develop & consolidate understanding using the practice questions to check knowledge - Build key skills and practise the different question types with maths, practical-based and synoptic questions- Support assessment preparation using exam-style questions that get progressively more difficult- Use flexibly alongside your existing textbooks and schemes of work as homework, classwork and for intervention- Enable students to mark work independently with answers and worked solutions available onlineThis book for AQA A-level Biology Year 1 covers: Biological molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms.

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Book SynopsisChildren need to experience nature, and gardening is a good way to encourage them to engage with the earth, plants and animals.Gardening classes, as taught in Steiner-Waldorf schools from Class 6 to Class 10, help children develop many important skills, including sensory perception and motor skills, as well as an understanding of ecology and agriculture. How can such a complex subject be taught well and effectively?In a clear structure -- which includes the history of school gardens, aspects of child development, and practical help on teaching methods, lesson planning for different age groups, and maintaining the garden itself -- Birte Kaufmann offers many useful tips and suggestions for new or developing gardening teachers.

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Book SynopsisThis fantastic CGP Revision Guide is perfectly matched to the Higher Level Grade 9-1 OCR 21st Century GCSE Biology course. Every topic is explained with clear, succinct study notes, examples and diagrams - and there are practice questions at the end of every page to test you on what you've learned (with answers and mark schemes included). We've covered all the crucial elements of the Grade 9-1 course, including the required practicals, maths skills and Working Scientifically. What's more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet! And to make sure you're 100% prepared for the final exams, a matching Biology Exam Practice Workbook is also available from CGP - see 9781782945055.

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new series explores the variety of habitats in our world and explains how animals have adapted to be able to make their homes in each and every one of them. Here readers can get their first taste of the diversity of life that our planet has to offer.This exciting new series explores the variety of habitats in our world and explains how animals have adapted to be able to make their homes in each and every one of them. Here readers can get their first taste of the diversity of life that our planet has to offer.

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Book SynopsisThis CGP Knowledge Organiser will make sure all the essential bits of AQA GCSE Biology stick in your brain - it’s perfect to use alongside your full study notes, all the way through the course! We’ve stripped every topic down to the most important points, with a mixture of snappy reminders, tables, graphics and diagrams. It’s really easy to see what you need to learn, and a whole lot quicker than writing your own shortened notes. And to make sure you really know it all in time for the exams, there’s a matching Knowledge Retriever (9781789084931) that’ll test your knowledge to the limit.

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Book SynopsisForget the birds and the bees, let’s learn about how mammals make babies and look after them! This beautifully presented science book explains the facts of life by looking at reproduction and birth in mammal species. Through short, concise texts and warm, engaging illustrations, we learn about fertilisation, gestation, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting across the mammalian order. Did you know that, unlike other mammals, whale calves are born tail first, so that the mother can push them to the surface to breathe as soon as they emerge? Or that echidnas do not have nipples? Their young lick milk that seeps from pores in their chests. Easily understood by kids as young as four, this is an informative and enjoyable way of learning about babies and where they come from.

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Book SynopsisDive into the weird and wonderful world of monstrous microbes to find out all about these pint-sized problems. From fungal frights to festering feet and everything in between, get up close and personal with some of the tiniest terrors on the planet!

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Book SynopsisDive into the weird and wonderful world of monstrous microbes to find out all about these pint-sized problems. From viral sneezes to mean diseases and everything in between, get up close and personal with some of the tiniest terrors on the planet.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, readers will discover all about the basic structure of plants, including roots, stems, leaves and flowers. For example, how roots take in water and nutrients and how leaves make food for a plant. Packed with facts and information about familiar wild and garden plants, this title gets readers testing how water travels up plant stems, exploring how some plants grow from bulbs, and even going on scavenger hunts to find out all about leaves, tree bark and colourful petals. Look for the download button throughout the book. It shows there are free downloadable worksheets and other resources available for that topic.

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Book SynopsisDrip! Drop! Splatter! Splash! Rain falls and soil turns into slippy, sloppy, sludgy mud. Around the world, animals of all sizes seek mud to help them survive and thrive in every season and every stage of life. From blocking the sun's harsh rays and painful parasites, to building homes, soothing upset stomachs, and even having fun, it's Mud...to the Rescue! Join elephants, alligators, beavers, birds, pigs, and many more creatures as they find helpfuland sometimes unusualuses for nature's squishy, squelchy soil...MUD!

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Book SynopsisStretch yourself to achieve the highest grades, with structured syllabus coverage, varied exam-style questions and annotated sample answers, to help you to build the essential skill set for exam success.- Benefit from expert advice and tips on skills and knowledge from experienced subject authors- Target revision and focus on important concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every chapter- Keep track of your own progress with a handy revision planner- Consolidate and apply your understanding of key content with revision activities, short ''Test yourself'' and exam-style questions- Apply your understanding of essential practical and mathematical skills with Skills boxes including worked examples

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Book SynopsisDiscover all the fascinating steps involved in the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly.Follow the detailed progression of a butterfly's life from its beginnings as an egg, to forming a pupa and its stunning evolution into a butterfly.Life Cycles is a vibrantly designed and illustrated series on this essential, ever-popular topic. Each book in the series features the beautiful artwork of Stephanie Fizer Coleman depicting how a plant or animal evolves from birth to adulthood. Highly accessible text accompanies each image explaining the process of life cycles and a full image of the entire life cycle is presented on the final spread. The books also feature a wealth of extra information and suggested activities at the back. A brilliant guide for children aged 4+ studying life cycles at school.Other titles in the series include:Tadpole to FrogEgg to ChickenAcorn to Oak TreeTable of Contents 1: Laying eggs 2: Inside the egg 3: New caterpillar 4: Shedding skin 5: Fully grown 6: Pupa 7: Changing 8: New butterfly 9: Flying away 10: Butterfly life cycle 11: Butterfly facts 12: Quiz 13: Activities 14: Butterfly words 15: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover the dramatic life cycle of a chicken from an egg to a chick and eventually and adult chickenLife cycles is a vibrantly designed and illustrated series on this essential, ever-popular topic. Each book in the series features the beautiful artwork of Stephanie Fizer Coleman depicting how a plant or animal evolves from birth to adulthood. Highly accessible text accompanies each image explaining the process of life cycles and a full image of the entire life cycle is presented on the final spread. The books also feature a wealth of extra information and suggested activities at the back. A brilliant guide for children aged 4+ studying life cycles at school.Titles in the series include:Tadpole to FrogEgg to ButterflyEgg to ChickenAcorn to Oak TreeTable of Contents 1: Laying an egg 2: Inside an egg 3: Brooding 4: The embryo grows 5: hatching 6: New chick 7: Growing up 8: Adulthood 9: Making a nest 10: Chicken life cycle 11: Chicken facts 12: Chicken quiz 13: Activities 14: Chicken words 15: Index and answers

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Book SynopsisBiomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the Great Barrier Reef! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the reef and how corals, fish, anemones, rays, birds and other animals have adapted to life in and around this amazing biome.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: Cambridge Level: IGCSESubject: BiologySuitable for the 2023 exams and onwardsRevision and practice to help you fully prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE examsCollins Cambridge IGCSE Biology Revision Guide provides clear and accessible revision content to support all students. With focused revision for every topic, plus four separate practice opportunities, use this revision guide to build your confidence and help you prepare for your Cambridge IGCSE Biology assessments.Covering the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (91) Biology syllabuses (0610/0970), for examination from 2023, this revision guide includes: clear and concise syllabus coverage, with the Supplementary material clearly differentiated topics in short, user-friendly sections to help you plan your revision in manageable chunks worked examples and guidance on structuring your answers support for key subject vocabulary (including a glossary) and exam command words quick tests and exam-style practice questions for every topic,

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Book SynopsisActivate is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for the 2014 curriculum, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students'' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications. This biology book has three biology units (B1, B2, and B3) with working scientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use B1 and B2 to cover the Programme of Study in two years. Use B3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.Table of ContentsWorking Scientifically Unit 1 Working Scientifically Unit 2 Working Scientifically Unit 3 Biology 1 Chapter 1: Cells Chapter 2: Structure and function of body systems Chapter 3: Reproduction Biology 2 Chapter 1: Health and lifestyle Chapter 2: Ecosystem processes Chapter 3: Adaptation and inheritance Biology 3 Chapter 1: New technology Chapter 2: Turning points in biology Chapter 3: Detection Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThe Letts Cambridge IGCSE Revision Guide provides clear and accessible revision content to support all learning styles, with lots of practice opportunities to build your confidence and help you prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE assessments.Covering the latest Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus, this revision guide includes: Clear and concise syllabus coverage, with clearly differentiated extended material Topics in short, user-friendly sections to help you plan your revision in manageable chunks Revision tips to provide essential assessment guidance Quick tests and exam-style practice questions to check your progress and develop exam skills A supporting glossary to help build vocabulary

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Book SynopsisExplore spectacular visual timelines that tell the story of science, from fossils to quantum physics, and discover exactly how science has changed the world - one discovery at a time.Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing journey through history, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more!Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands of years of human endeavour have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and micro-cosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of X-rays, batteries, pulsars, and even the big bang.Dive deep into the pages of this sublime science book to discover: - Timeline features show how scientific ideas developed over time- Easy-to-read explanations of general science topics, such as the life cycle of a star or the history of Earth''s changing climate- Supporting boxes explain modern scientific concepts, adding educational value and aiding understanding- Feature spreads highlight specific breakthroughs, with the story presented as running text in a newspaper-style layout- Biographies showcase the lives of key men and women who reshaped scientific thoughtTimelines of Science is not just about science - it''s also a book about people! The stories of discovery are told through the lives of extraordinary men and women who often dared to challenge conventional wisdom in their trailblazing pursuit of scientific truth.Filled with dazzling illustrations, spectacular photography, and easy-to-follow storytelling, Timelines of Science is guaranteed to capture the imagination of children and adults of all ages and abilities.A must-have volume for children 9+ interested in science, technology, and invention, doubling up as the perfect gift to for budding scientists, Timelines of Science is sure to delight.Explore the series!If you like Timelines of Science, why not check out other our exciting titles in the Timelines series? Explore the unique collection of visual timelines which bring big topics to life. Discover leaders, legends and legacies in Timelines of Black History, uncover the past from woolly mammoths to World Wars in Timelines of Everything and explore the natural world through time with Timelines of Nature.

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Book SynopsisIs it living or non-living - can it move on its own? Does it need air? Does it need water and food? Does it produce waste? Does it react to things that happen around it? Does it grow? Can it reproduce? Ask these questions about the things around you to learn if they are alive or not alive. From cats to plants; robots to skin cells and toys to clothes; using fun experiments and activities and answering critical thinking questions kids will discover if things are alive, were once alive or have never been alive. This title is supported with downloadable worksheets.

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Book SynopsisThis workbook supports the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) Biology syllabuses (0610/0970), providing exam-style questions for every topic. With signposting to the syllabus learning objectives, and Supplement content clearly marked.Use this write-in resource and embed learning in the classroom, for homework or for self-study.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel & Subject: GCSE BiologyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2024OCR endorsedGCSE Science is changing and OCR Gateway GCSE (9-1) Biology from Collins has been developed to embed the skills your students need to succeed in all three assessment objectives, while providing a clear and supportive route through the new, more challenging GCSE content.Each spread starts with language and ideas at a lower level and increases in complexity, engaging students of all ability levelsKey concept spreads highlight knowledge that students must grasp before they can move onDedicated pages on analysing, interpreting and evaluating practicals, so students are fully prepared for the indirect assessment.Maths activities at the appropriate level are embedded throughout, along with Maths skills pages that focus on developing the skills needed for each topicPrepare students for the demands of the new specification with differentiated questions, worked examples and lots of opport

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE Combined Science: TrilogyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2024AQA approvedGCSE Science is changing and AQA GCSE (9-1) Biology for Combined Science Trilogy from Collins has been developed to embed the skills your students need to succeed in all three assessment objectives, while providing a clear and supportive route through the new, more challenging GCSE content.Each spread starts with language and ideas at a lower level and increases in complexity, engaging students of all ability levelsKey concept spreads highlight knowledge that students must grasp before they can move onDedicated pages on analysing, interpreting and evaluating all the required practicals, so students are fully prepared for the indirect assessment.Maths activities at the appropriate level are embedded throughout, along with Maths skills pages that focus on developing the skills needed for each topicPrepare students for the demands of the new specification with diff

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Book SynopsisThis Workbook will support and motivate students working in grades 8-9 students to reach their full potential and achieve success with targeted questions and support. Provides plenty of practice opportunities for short- and long-answer questions on every topic Helps students improve and focus their answers with worked examples Further support from hints and tips on how to structure answers, provide the right level of detail and moreThe range of questions available encourages students to develop their skills in applying and analysing as well as recall. The workbook provides coverage of maths and practical skills as well as synoptic questions.Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question), key terminology, and how to write explanations and give the right amount of detail.

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Book SynopsisThis Workbook will support and motivate students to reach their full potential with targeted questions and support.Provides plenty of practice opportunities for short- and long-answer questions on every topicBuilds confidence with worked examples demonstrating how to answer different types of questionsFurther support from hints and tips explaining command words, advising how to approach questions and moreThe questions begin with confidence-building, lower demand questions and they are ramped throughout each topic. The workbook provides coverage of maths and practical skills as well as offering synoptic questions. The range of questions available encourages students to develop their skills in applying and analysing as well as recall.Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question), key terminology, and how to write explanations and give the right amount of detail.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: S1-N4Subject: BiologyBring biology to life with this exciting new resource for S1-S3 classrooms!Provides in-depth coverage of Third Level and Fourth Level as well as National 3 and National 4Keep mixed level teaching simple with a single Student Book per subjectDifferent levels clearly labelled for ease of use, especially helpful when working with mixed level groupsOne textbook per science will cover your teaching needs for three yearsInteresting and rich classroom activity and homework ideas tied to CfE that will give pupils a sense of progress and excitementPlentiful assessment exercises referenced to the relevant qualification

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: BiologyFirst Teaching: 2017, First Exam: 2018Because practice is proven to help you pass your SQA exams, we've loaded this N5 Biology Question Book with all the practice you could possibly need! Each and every topic is covered in this National 5 Biology book, with plenty of SQA exam-style practice questions. To make sure you're extra prepared, we've included extra questions for each topic, with more of the tricky ones to boost your confidence ahead of the SQA National 5 Biology exam. Top tips throughout give advice on the best way to approach different kinds of questions and ace your exam. Example answers are worked out to help explain difficult concepts and can be downloaded for free from www.collins.co.uk/pages/scottish-curriculum-free-resources. This SQA Practice Question Book can be used alongside the N5 Biology Student Book (9780008282073) or as a versatile standalone resource for homework, independent study or exam revision. For more SQA e

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for the series and supports students on their journey from KS3 to success at GCSE. Key features: - Additional support for Foundation students to help them succeed at GCSE- Topics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the course - Plenty of engaging activities help consolidate learning and reinforce key concepts - Questions and activities specifically focused on the maths and practical skills required for the exam - ''I can'' checklists help students to monitor their own progress - ''What I need to remember'' to help students remember key concepts

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Book SynopsisPlease note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: OCRLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018These resources have been created specifically for the new 2016 OCR Gateway GCSE (9-1) specifications, providing support for the new harder GCSE content and increased maths requirements, as well as all required practicals. As OCR''s Publishing Partner for Science, we work with OCR throughout the development of the qualifications to deliver high quality resources.- Created specfically for the new OCR Gateway (9-1) specifications- Built-in assessment and differentiation makes progress tracking easy- Students of all abilities are supported through the new, more demanding GCSE with ramped questions and differentiated objectives for every topic- Maths skills are built through exclusive direct, specification-matched links to MyMaths via Kerboodle, alongside worked examples and practice questions throughout the Student Books.- Practical skills are developed throughout the Student Books, with specific practice for the new practical questions and a bank of practical activities on Kerboodle- Multiple-choice, maths, practical and synoptic questions are included throughout

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Book SynopsisDrive achievement in the MYP and strengthen scientific confidence. Equipping learners with the confident scientific understanding central to progression through the MYP Sciences, this text is fully matched to the Next Chapter curriculum. The inquiry-based structure immerses learners in a concept-based approach, strengthening performance.Develop comprehensive scientific knowledge underpinned by rich conceptual awareness, equipping learners with the confidence to handle new ideasFully integrate a concept-based approach with an inquiry-based structure that drives independent thinkingBuild flexibility interwoven global contexts enable big picture understanding and ensure students can apply learning to new areasFully mapped to the Next Chapter curriculum and supports the Common CoreStrengthen potential in the MYP eAssessment and prepare learners for IB DiplomaTrade ReviewI love the book. There are a few specific bits that I really appreciated in its capacity to build inquiring learners. The lab activities, while small, are designed for inquiry and not cookie-cutter-table-fillers. They really build on the idea that students should experience events that prompt questioning and the application of knowledge. They aren't the 10 page epics that I am used to and I appreciate that. In fact, I think that students will be able to get more out of this than the others. The units are built into wider topics such as transformation and energy, rather than content areas. This is an outstanding way to help students see the sciences as intertwined topics of study and not as discrete silos of information. As a teacher of DP Biology as well as MYP, it was great to see the vertical alignment to get students ready for success later on. * John Kish, Rufus King International School, WI, USA *Table of ContentsTopics overview 1: Energy 2: Transformation 3: Form 4: Function 5: Movement 6: Interaction 7: Balance 8: Environment 9: Patterns 10: Consequences 11: Evidence 12: Models

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Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Biology for Combined Science (Trilogy)First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018The UK''s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for use throughout the course, supporting students on their journey from KS3 to success at GCSE. Stretches and challenges students sitting the higher tier for AQA Combined Science: Trilogy GCSETopics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the courseActivities help develop higher-order skills and deepen understanding of key conceptsIncludes questions and activities specifically focused on the required maths and practical skillsIncludes hints to help students answer difficult questionsChecklists help students to

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s bestselling GCSE Science series is specifically tailored for the current AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. This workbook is the perfect companion for students sitting the higher tier in AQA Biology GCSE, providing supported stretch and challenge. Can be used alongside the Student Book, with topics following the same order. Carefully designed questions help capture important notes as students work through the course. On completion, students have personalised revision notes to get their revision off to positive start. Plenty of practice questions develop skills and deepen understanding of key concepts, while targeted questions specifically focus on the required maths and practical skills. This guide has everything students need to effectively revise for their exams, hone their revision techniques, and approach assessments with confidence.Table of ContentsChapter B1 Cell structure and transport B1.1: The world of the microscope B1.2: Animal and plant cells B1.3: Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells B1.4: Specialisation in animal cells B1.5: Specialisation in plant cells B1.6: Diffusion B1.7: Osmosis B1.8: Osmosis in plants B1.9: Active transport B1.10: Exchaning materials Chapter B2 Cell division B2.1: Cell division B2.2: Growth and differentiation B2.3: Stem cells B2.4: Stem cell dilemmas Chapter B3 Organisation and the digestive systems B3.1: Tissues and organs B3.2: The human digestive system B3.3: The chemistry of food B3.4: Catalysts and enzymes B3.4: Factors affecting enzyme action B3.6: How the digestive system works B3.7: Making digestion efficient Chapter B4 Organising animals and plants B4.1: The blood B4.2: The blood vessels B4.3: The heart B4.4: Helping the heart B4.5: Breathing and gas exchange B4.6: Tissues and organs in plants B4.7: Transport systems in plants B4.8: Evaporation and transpiration B4.9: Factors affecting transpiration Chapter B5 Communicable diseases B5.1: Health and disease B5.2: Pathogens and disease B5.3: Growing bacteria in the lab B5.4: Preventing bacterial growth B5.5: Preventing infections B5.6: Viral diseases B5.7: Bicterial diseases B5.8: Disease caused by fungi and protists B5.9: Human defence responses B5.10: More about plant diseases B5.11: Plant defence responses Chapter B6 Preventing and treating disease B6.1: Vaccination B6.2: Antibiotics and painkillers B6.3: Discovering drugs B6.4: Developing drugs B6.5: Making monoclonal antibodies B6.6: Uses of monoclonal antibodies Chapter B7 Non-communicable diseases B7.1: Non-communicable diseases B7.2: Cancer B7.3: Smoking and risk of disease B7.4: Diet, exercise, and disease B7.5: Alcohol and other carcinogens Chapter B8 Photosynthesis B8.1: Photosynthesis B8.2: The rate of photosynthesis B8.3: How plants use glucose B8.4: Making the most of photosynthesis Chapter B9 Respiration B9.1: Aerobic respiration B9.2: The response to exercise B9.3: Anaerobic respiration B9.4: Metabolism and the liver Chapter B10 The human nervous system B10.1: Principles of homeostasis B10.2: The structure and function of the human nervous system B10.3: Reflex actions B10.4: The brain B10.5: The eye B10.6: Common problems of the eye Chapter B11 Hormonal coordination B11.1: Principles of hormonal control B11.2: The control of blood glucose levels B11.3: Treating diabetes B11.4: The role of negative feedback B11.5: Human reproduction B11.6: Hormones and the menstrual cycle B11.7: The artificial control of fertility B11.8: Infertility treatments B11.9: Plant hormones and responses B11.10: Using plant hormones Chapter B12 Homeostasis in action B12.1: Controlling body temperature B12.2: Removing waste products B12.3: The human kidney B12.4: Dialysis - an artifical kidney B12.5: Kidney transplants Chapter B13 Reproduction B13.1: Types of reproduction B13.2: Cell division in sexual reproduction B13.3: The best of both worlds B13.4: DNA and the genome B13.5: DNA structure and protein synthesis B13.6: Gene expression and mutation B13.7: Inheritance in action B13.8: More about genetics B13.9: Inherited disorders B13.10: Screening for genetic disorders Chapter B14 Variation and evolution B14.1: Variation B14.2: Evolution by natural selection B14.3: Selective breeding B14.4: Genetic engineering B14.5: Cloning B14.6: Adult cell cloning B14.7: Ethics of genetic technologies Chapter B15 Genetics and evolution B15.1: The history of genetics B15.2: Theories of evolution B15.3: Accepting Darwin's ideas B15.4: Evolution and speciation B15.5: Evidence for evolution B15.6: Fossils and extinction B15.7: More about extinction B15.8: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria B15.9: Classification B15.10: New systems of classification Chapter B16 Adaptations, interdependence, and competition B16.1: The importance of communities B16.2: Organisms in their environment B16.3: Distribution and abundance B16.4: Competition in animals B16.5: Competition in plants B16.6: Adapt and survive B16.6: Adaptation in animals B16.7: Adaptation in plants Chapter B17 Organising in ecosystem B17.1: Feeding relationships B17.2: Materials cycling B17.3: The carbon cycle B17.4: Rates of decomposition Chapter B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems B18.1: The human population explosion B18.2: Land and water pollution B18.3: Air pollution B18.4: Deforestation and peat destruction B18.5: Global warming B18.6: The impact of change B18.7: Maintaining biodiversity B18.8: Trophic levels and biomass B18.9: Biomass transfers B18.10: Factors affecting food security B18.11: Making food production efficient B18.12: Sustainable food production

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Book SynopsisTargeted practice specifically for the 10 Required Practicals for AQA GCSE Biology. A variety of practical exam-style questions and terminology in different and unfamiliar contexts build students'' confidence in answering practicals-focused and long-answer questions, and equips students with the skills to secure the 15% practicals requirement. Includes expert hints on tackling the practicals questions and tips on how to translate the skills from familiar to unfamiliar settings, offering the best preparation for GCSE Biology examinations.Answers are available to download from oxfordsecondary.co.uk/required-practicals-answers.Trade ReviewAs a science teacher I find this and the companion volumes an excellent way of ensuring my students are as prepared as they can be for exam questions on the core practicals; this is the most comprehensive resource I have found for this purpose. * 5* Amazon review *Very well set out. Covers all required practicals. Exam style questions with allocated marks for each question. * 5* Amazon review *Really useful for AQA science students. Well written and useful book. * 5* Amazon review *

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Book SynopsisWritten primarily for 16-19-year-old students, this primer covers the anatomy and physiology of the key organ systems in the human body. It provides students with an overview of the anatomical details and physiological principles of the organ systems of the body and discusses the pathophysiology of common diseases that can affect them. It also considers how surgical approaches can be used to manage commonly presenting diseases of these systems. In addition, the primer explores surgery and anaesthesia both in a historical and contemporary context, examining how surgical and anaesthetic approaches have advanced over the centuries and how they continue to evolve to make surgery safer and more effective. The primer aims to extend students'' knowledge and inspire them to take their school-level learning further. It explores topics that are familiar from the curriculum and also introduces new ideas, giving students a first taste of the study of biology beyond school-level, and demonstrating how concepts frequently encountered at school are relevant to and applied in current research. This is the ideal text to support students who are considering making the transition from studying biology at school to university.Digital formats and resourcesThe book is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources: The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks Online resources include multiple choice questions for students to check their understanding, and, for registered adopters, figures and tables from the bookTable of Contents1: A brief history of surgery 2: The story of anaesthesia 3: The heart of the matter 4: A breath of fresh air 5: From food to faeces 6: The bones of the body 7: The seat of self and neurosurgery

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Book SynopsisGet ready to go on a stomach-churning journey exploring the gross and ghastly human body. An alternative fun factbook perfect for kids aged 6-9 that love any gross and bizarre facts.Have your mind blown by these weird and wonderful facts about the human body and its functions. Packed with facts, puzzles, and games, young readers are sure to learn something exciting about their body.Gross and Ghastly: Human Body is packed with fun and educational information about the human, some of this being: - Funny text and beautiful illustrations make this educational book easy for adults and children to read together - Filled with exciting and funny facts about the human body suitable for ages 6-9- Includes a number of interactive activities, such as quizzes and puzzles - Written and illustrated by popular, upcoming author Kev Payne Did you know that there are about 600 hairs in a person''s eyebrow? Or can you guess how much of yo

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Book SynopsisBring the Quiz Time fun to family game nights and classroom learning with over 400 trivia questions about the human body!What is your body's largest organ? What connects the eye to the brain? What is the longest bone in your body?Find out the answers to these questions (and many more) in this exciting human biology quiz book, packed with questions and facts about the incredible human body. Based on the award-winning digital learning platform Kahoot! which has surpassed 10 billion user sessions in over 200 countries Kahoot! Quiz Time Human Body is perfect for fun times with family and friends, and educational settings alike. Fun facts and exciting trivia await! LOADED WITH 400+ QUIZ QUESTIONS: 250 trivia questions in the book, with 15 exclusive bonus quizzes (150 questions) available online for each topic that let you test your knowledge or compete with friends! BOOK + ONLINE EXPERIENCE

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Book SynopsisEmily Dodd is a screenwriter for the CBeebies science programme Nina and the Neurons. She's also the author of previous DK science titles DKfindout! Energy and Do you know about Science?

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Book SynopsisA revised and rearranged fourth edition of our previously titled CXC Biology. Comprehensively covering the CSEC syllabus requirements, this full-colour edition contains carefully controlled language to make the text accessible for a wide ability range. Biology for CSEC includes questions throughout to test understanding in progressive steps and reinforces new knowledge and concepts through revision questions at the end of each chapter. This edition also incorporates many investigations throughout the text, almost all of which could be used for the assessment of practical skills, and a full apparatus list which takes into account the new guidelines on safety. A detailed contents list, a complete glossary and a comprehensive index are also included.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher’s eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science.- What secrets do Tyre Track, Fingerprint and Bloodspatter hold?- How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals?- Why are maggots, flies and beetles Forensic Entomologist’s best friends?With age-appropriate real-world examples, Basher’s world of forensic science has the answers to these questions, and more. Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged and analysed, these traces help investigators work out how a crime unfolded. From Protective Clothing and Ballistics to Autopsy and Fire Investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldw

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Book SynopsisDesigned to increase confidence, help you recognise different question types, understand connections between concepts, reflect on progress and manage test anxiety. Questions and activities improve your ability to recall knowledge and answer effectively. Includes digital access and over 400 auto-marked questions and past-paper question practice. This text has not been through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway. Any references or materials related to answers, grades, papers or examinations are based on the opinion of the author(s). The Cambridge International Education syllabus or curriculum framework associated assessment guidance material and specimen papers should always be referred to for definitive guidance.

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