Based on the rigorous framework created by Arthur Atkinson, key features of the book include:

• a highly illustrated, full-colour approach including numerous photographs to excite and motivate students
• a student-centred approach to teaching that encourages students to think and apply their scientific knowledge
• real life examples that allow students to relate science to the world around them
• topic objectives that make explicit the syllabus coverage
• a full range of practical activities to enable students to learn through experience
• end of topic questions to reinforce learning
• a clear, easy to navigate format with comprehensive appendices

Each Students' Book is accompanied by a Teacher's Guide.