• Edexcel’s Student Book for the new 2009 Edexcel International GCSE Human Biology specification

• Numerous full-colour, annotated artwork help students grasp important concepts.

• Also includes numerous full-colour, clear graphs and photographs.

• Helpful margin boxes explain key terms and facts.

• End-of-chapter revision checklists and comprehensive revision questions throughout each chapter allow students to get lots of practice.

• Linked to additional online material for students and teachers,ensuring that you have as much support as possible.

• Full answers to the Student Book questions are available to teachers and parents by emailing customersolutions@pearson.com| (for UK teachers and parents) or icsorders@pearson.com| (for all other teachers and parents).

Additional information

It contains numerous full-colour, fully annotated artwork; full-colour graphs; clear, annotated, full-colour photographs; helpful margin boxes explaining key terms and facts; classroom-friendly, clearly laid out experiments and teacher demonstrations; end of chapter revision checklists; and comprehensive revision questions. The revision questions throughout the book allow students to get lots of practice. 

The book contains 14 chapters followed by focused advice:

Chapter 1: Life processes

Chapter 2: Breathing and gas exchange

Chapter 3: Food and digestion

Chapter 4: Blood and circulation

Chapter 5: Coordination

Chapter 6: Chemical coordination

Chapter 7: Form and movement

Chapter 8: Homeostasis and excretion

Chapter 9: Reproduction

Chapter 10: Chromosomes, genes and DNA

Chapter 11: Cell division

Chapter 12: Genes and inheritance

Chapter 13: Microorganisms and disease

Chapter 14: Human influences on the environment

Appendix A: A guide to exam questions on practical work

Appendix B: Exam tips

Author Biography

Phil Bradfield has over 30 years’ experience teaching Science and Biology in secondary schools. He is presently teaching part-time in higher education with the Open University and Birkbeck College, London. He was an Edexcel Examiner in Biology for 16 years and has written numerous successful Biology and Science titles.

Steve Potter taught Biology at Gordonstoun School and previously held the position of Head of Science in both state and independent schools. He wrote many successful books at both GCSE and Advanced level, and also wrote several A-level textbooks and Revision Guides.