This book is part of a book series called Key Stage 3 Science .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

This book was published 2006 by Hodder Education .

Nigel Heslop, David Brodie and James Williams are the authors of the original and highly successful Hodder Science Pupil's Books. Graham Hill and Nigel Heslop are both experienced Chemistry teachers and authors.