The only textbook that completely covers the OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology specification (9201), for first teaching in September 2016. Written by experienced authors, the enquiry-based, international approach ensures a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of biology and provides exam-focused practice to build assessment confidence. It fully covers the 5 required practicals in the specification, enabling your students to build the investigative and experimental skills required for assessment. This textbook helps students to develop the scientific, mathematical and practical skills and knowledge needed for the OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology exams and provides an excellent grounding for A Level study.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Oxford International Aqa Examinations .

There are 272 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Oxford University Press .

Ann Fullick has written for secondary Biology students around the world, and has frequently collaborated with local authors to produce high quality, accessible textbooks. With a long history in science education and the training of teachers, Lawrie Ryan has written many science textbooks that have been hugely successful both in the UK and internationally. As well as author of Chemistry for You, Lawrie Ryan is also author of the best selling Advanced Chemistry for You and is series editor of OUP's AQA Science series for GCSE.

This book has the following chapters: Practical skills 1: Cell structure and organisation 2: Cell division and differentiation 3: Human biology - Breathing 4: Human biology - Circulation 5: Human biology - Digestion 6: Nervous coordination and behaviour 7: Homeostasis 8: Defending ourselves against disease 9: Plants as organisms 10: Variation and inheritance 11: Genetic manipulation 12: Evolution, adaptations and interdependence 13: Ecology 14: Human population and pollution Experimental data handling Exam questions and answers Glossary Answers