Engaging, learner-friendly design.

Use of illustrations in explaining concepts to help visual learners and those with lower literacy.

Activities to develop Scientific Enquiry skills and support learning through discovery.

'Words to learn' point out key vocabulary.

'What you have learnt' summaries point out key learning points.

'Check your progress' questions offer opportunity for assessment, and preparation for tests.

'Talk about it!' feature gives suggestions for classroom discussion, to help develop speaking skills and promote deeper understanding of the concepts.