Series Detail

Life Science in Depth

These titles provide an in-depth look at national curriculum guidelines for life processes topics. Each title presents detailed information on main concepts and theories in each subject area. The books stress key features of science teaching including scientific inquiry, use of ideas and evidence in science, planning, evaluation, and developing investigative skills. Photographs and clear artwork explain difficult concepts. Sample experiments and data illustrate best practices in a real context. Case studies of key experiments and discoveries in the history of science are presented as box features (including modern discoveries as well as those with historical importance). Information on the most recent development in future research brings the books up-to-date and shows science as an ongoing and progressing area. Information on where to find out more, further reading, and other interesting facts and figures for report writing and experiments is also included.