Collins Advanced Science – Biology: New for the 2008 specification, accessible and comprehensive support for AS and A2 Biology all in one book for all major exam boards - Softcover

Boyle, Mike; Senior, Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007267452 ISBN 13: 9780007267453

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2008

Synopsis

Building on the success of the second edition, this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS and A2 level Biology specifications for all the main UK exam boards.The book also has a companion website which is free to book users providing extra resources.

Written by authors with many years’ experience of teaching, examining and writing, this is an ideal resource for class or independent study.

The book includes the following features:

· How Science Works feature boxes focus on this key element of the new specifications.

· Stretch and Challenge boxes challenge more able students, enabling them to achieve the highest grades.

· Science in Context boxes encourage students to relate their learning to the world around them.

· Summaries at the end of every chapter help students with revision.

· Test Yourself questions throughout the text enable students to monitor their own progress in preparation for their exams.

· Remember This boxes highlight the key facts.

The website provides the following additional resources:

· Practice questions (and answers) allow students to test their understanding of the material just covered.

· How Science Works assignments allow students to prepare for the How Science Works element of the new AS and A2 Biology exams.

About this title

Review:

Reviews of the First Edition:

"The authors have a very good understanding of what many students find difficult and have addressed these issues both in the text and with questions and exercises. ...a good active learning text for students."
Science Education Newsletter

"...a fresh and lively approach to biological science...will stretch the most able, as well as support the average, student."
Education Review

"The text is easy to read and should prove accessible to the most reluctant readers. The authors have overcome the problem of teaching students who are unfamiliar with the basic concepts."
Times Educational Supplement

Book Description:

New for the 2008 specification, accessible and comprehensive support for AS and A2 Biology all in one book for all major exam boards

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0007267452
• ISBN 13: 9780007267453
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 624