The series has been developed from the 'ground up' rather than using lower tier material from other resources.Careful attention has been given to the language levels usedEach section starts in a real-world context before introducing the underlying scientific theories.Exam questions are included throughout the text.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Humans as organisms: food and digestion; breathing; transport; disease. Part 2 Maintenance of life: plant life; the nervous system; keeping control; drugs. Part 3 Environment: habitats; feeding relationships; nutrient cycling; humans and the environment. Part 4 Inheritance and selection: variation; inheritance; reproduction; selective breeding; evolution.