Chapters are presented in the same order as topics in the Checkpoint Physics Scheme of Work, with the one exception of Measurement which has been placed as Chapter 1. - 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 over time and how they are applied in today's world. - Questions throughout encourage pupils to extract relevant information from text and think more deeply about the topics. - 'For discussion' boxes are designed specially to stimulate class or group discussions and can be used in work on science and citizenship. - The extensive glossary contains all key syllabus words for physics and helps to build pupils' scientific vocabulary. - The accompanying Teacher's Resource Book provides full support, including details of practical work, answers to all questions in the Pupil's Book and suggestions for the use of ICT.
