No. of pages 160
This book is aimed at children in secondary school.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Hodder Education .
Nicky Souter is course leader in Biology at Strathclyde University's Initial Teacher Education department. 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.
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.