Collins Advanced Science – Human Biology

by Mike Boyle (Author), Bill Indge (Author), Mike Boyle (Author), Kathryn Senior (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.24

  Complete coverage of advanced Human Biology in a stunning full-colour book that takes students from GCSE to the best A-level grades. Designed for easy-learning and exam success! Modern, in-depth and lively coverage of all advanced syllabuses including vocational courses, emphasising the relevance of human biology to the modern student. * Hundreds of worked examples * Step-by-step introduction of new concepts * Self-assessment questions throughout the text * Chapter summaries designed for revision * Assignments test Key Skills Sections include: Molecules and cells; Supply and demand; Homeostasis; Control systems; Human life span; Ecology; Genes and genetics; Human evolution; Health and disease

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.18

  This edition is designed to support students throughout their advanced human biology studies. It contains: fully revised and updated chapters to reflect both specification changes and scientific advances; new chapters on biotechnology, growth and ageing and genes and disease; feature boxes providing applications of human biology; key skills assignments at the end of each chapter; examination questions from all major awarding bodies.

• New

  Paperback
  2008

  $50.27

  Building on the success of the second edition, this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS and A2 level Human 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 Human Biology exams.