This Standard Grade Science textbook is aimed at pupils working at lower levels of ability who tend to take the integrated science option. The book has been divided into four colour-coded sections to correspond with the four parts of the Scottish Standard Grade syllabus: Healthy and Safe Living, An Introduction to Materials, Energy and Its Uses, and A Study of Environments. The sections are divided into chapters which are further subdivided into double-page spreads. Each spread contains a "Wordbank" to explain new or difficult terms, a "Factfile" which summarizes the main points given on the spread, and a number of short answer questions to enable pupils to test that they have understood the material covered. At the end of the major sections there are a number of exam questions, to ensure that pupils are familiar with the style of question by the time they take their final exam.

 

 

There are 160 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 1999 by Hodder Education .

Nicholas Souter, Paul Chambers, James Marshall & Rae Stark. The authors are all experienced teachers, with both primary and secondary specialists on the team. Three members of the team (NS, PC, RS) currently work in the Department of Education, University of Strathclyde. Rae Stark was involved in revising the 5-14 guidelines. Paul Chambers and Hugh McGill are both highly experienced authors and examiners. Nicky Souter is course leader in Biology at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department.

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 Healthy bodies and safe living: healthy lungs; the heart and blood; fit for life. Part 2 An introduction to materials: classification, uses and properties of materials; extending the range of materials; the shape and strength of structures; flammability; damage to and protection of materials; case studies. Part 3 Energy and its uses: energy in the home; electrical safety in the home; non-renewable sources of energy; alternative sources of energy; renewable sources of energy. Part 4 A study of environments: energy from the sun for living things; food chains and food webs; interdependence and populations; production and recycling of household waste; pollution; adapting the environment to human needs; conservation.