IGCSE Biology for Edexcel: Innovative · Interactive · International (International GCSE) - Softcover

Clegg, Jackie; Smith, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007755465 ISBN 13: 9780007755462

Publisher: Collins Educational, 2006

Synopsis

Innovative • Interactive • International

Collins IGCSE Biology has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included.

The book provides a complete match to the Edexcel (London) GCSE Biology Specification.

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THE NATURE AND VARIETY OF LIVING ORGANISMS
Characteristics of living organisms; Variety of living organisms

STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS IN LIVING ORGANISMS
Levels of organisation; Cell structure; Biological molecules; Movement of substances; Nutrition in plants; Nutrition in humans; Respiration; Gas exchange in plants; Gas exchange in humans; Transport; Excretion; Co-ordination and response

REPRODUCTION AND INHERITANCE
Reproduction; Inheritance

ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The organism in the environment; Feeding relationships; Cycles within ecosystems; Human influences on the environment

USE OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Food production; Selective breeding; Genetic modification; Cloning

ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY

The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work.

• Interactive questions
• Video experiments for common practical tasks

About this title

About the Author

Mike Smith is Head of Science at St. Anselm's College, Birkenhead, and is a Chief Examiner for GCSE Biology. He has co-authored seven successful textbooks for HarperCollins, covering GCSE and International GCSE Science and Biology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007755465
• ISBN 13: 9780007755462
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192