Summary:
Biology Now! 11-14 is one of three Pupil's Books that cover the requirements of the National Curriculum for science at Key Stage 3, the Common Entrance Examination at 13+ syllabus and equivalent junior science courses. Based on Biology Now! 11-14, the clear text and colourful illustrations and photographs fully explain the concepts and encourage background reading. Boxed sections are used to show how scientific ideas have developed and how they are applied in today's world.
Throughout there are numerous questions that test a range of skills including comprehension, application, analysis and evaluation. These may be used as a basis for classwork or homework. There are also 'For discussion' sections to encourage group discussion.

In this second edition the Chapters have been reorganised to reflect the QCA Scheme of Work. There is also additional information on types of tissue, parental care in different organisms, daily adaptations in plants and animals and a new chapter on Plants for Food.

Each book has a glossary and is supported by a Teacher's Resource Book that contains details of practical work.

• Covers the Life Processes and Living Things requirements of Key Stage 3 Science
• Clear text and colourful illustrations fully explain the concepts
• Contains a wide range of questions that test comprehension, application analysis and evaluation
• Includes a glossary of key terms

Table of Contents:
The structure of living things
Reproduction
Survival
Looking at living things
Food and digestion
Respiration
Microbes
Ecological relationships
Inheritance and selection
Keeping healthy
How green plants live
Plants for food

About the Author(s):
Peter D Riley is the author of a wide range of science titles for children and winner of the TES Schoolbook Award in 2000

Readership:
Pupils studying for Key Stage 3 Science and equivalent courses