Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Combined Science (Higher) First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This Oxford Revise guide to Combined Science (Higher) contains everything students need to prepare for their exams and encourage them to continue studying. Part of an award-winning series from revision and cognitive science experts including Primrose Kitten, this guide is easy-to-use and instils confidence in all students. Each topic is explored thoroughly following three simple steps. Knowledge organisers, retrieval practice and hundreds of exam style questions make sure students can work independently, following the guidance and worked examples. Answers to the activities and exam-style practice questions featured throughout the book are available to download from oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers. The NEW Oxford Revise app helps students master the knowledge and skills essential for GCSE success that can be used for all year-round revision. Sign-up and try for free at oxfordrevise.com

Reena hates rainy days. She hates the way the dark clouds make everything look so dull. Rekha loves rainy days. She loves the way the rain makes the earth smell. When Rekha spots a rainbow, she rushes indoors to tell her sister about it. Reena will want to paint it, for sure! But when the sisters go outside to find it, the rainbow disappears. Where could it have gone?  A vibrantly illustrated tale about finding light even in the gloomiest of times, How to Find a Rainbow will warm your heart — and give you a handy guide to making your own rainbow, too!

Why does the ...? What is ...? How does ...? Don't worry if you don't know the answers, you soon will! Every child can be a scientist with the help of Mr Shaha and his recipes for wonder! Turn a rainy day at home or a walk in the park into a chance to experiment. All you need are a few simple items from your kitchen cupboards - and the power of curiosity! Learn about sound by making wine glasses sing, investigate chemical reactions with vitamin-powered rockets, and explore Newton's Third Law by making balloon-driven cars. Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder gives clear, step-by-step instructions for over 15 experiments. Whether you're a science star or just starting out, it will help you inspire young people to learn. Get the whole family joining in around the table, as you transform your kitchen into a laboratory!

Reena hates rainy days. She hates the way the dark clouds make everything look so dull. Rekha loves rainy days. She loves the way the rain makes the earth smell. When Rekha spots a rainbow, she rushes indoors to tell her sister about it. Reena will want to paint it, for sure! But when the sisters go outside to find it, the rainbow disappears. Where could it have gone?  A vibrantly illustrated tale about finding light even in the gloomiest of times, How to Find a Rainbow will warm your heart — and give you a handy guide to making your own rainbow, too!

Transform and recycle household objects into your very own home-made toys and machines! Learn about the centre of gravity by making a balancing bird, create a toroidal vortex with a smoke-ring machine, and turn a spoon into an electromagnet. Chances are you won't need to buy the materials required for these machines because they're all in your house right now. Every child can be an engineer with the help of Mr Shaha and his marvellous machines. Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr Shaha's Marvellous Machines is the highly anticipated sequel to Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder. This book gives clear, step-by-step instructions for over 15 projects. Whether you're a master engineer or a total beginner, it will spark inspiration for fun activities to engage young people in the marvels of machinery.

Has a child – or anyone else – ever asked you why the sky is blue? Could you explain why ice cream melts? Have you forgotten why scientists think the universe started with a Big Bang, and do you understand the difference between respiration and breathing?

Why Don’t Things Fall Up? will gently remind you of everything you may have learnt once upon a time, but have somehow forgotten along the way. If you’ve ever changed the subject when a child has asked for homework help, or if you have the curiosity of a seven year old yourself, or if you know everything but have forgotten the basics or don’t want to know anything except the basics – then this is the book for you.

Using questions asked by children as a starting point, Alom Shaha (who has spent over two decades trying to help people of all ages understand this stuff) takes us on a tour of the “big ideas” of science from his unique perspective. His experience as a dad, a teacher and science communicator means he knows exactly what people don’t know -and especially the misconceptions and other intellectual hurdles which prevent us from grasping key ideas.

Combining his proven skill for explaining science with storytelling and flashbacks to school experiments, Why Don’t Things Fall Up? reminds us that science is not just for scientists – it’s a human endeavour that enriches all our lives.

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Physics First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 For students studying AQA GCSE Physics, this one revision and practice contains everything they need. Each topic is covered fully following a simple knowledge, retrieval, practice approach. All of the key knowledge is included and there are plenty of exam-style questions to practice responses. Within one book you will also find worked maths skills activities, working scientifically support and exam tips from Primrose Kitten. Supported by research into best revision practice, and written by revision experts, this is the only guide students need. Answers to the activities and exam-style practice questions featured throughout the book are available to download from oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers. The NEW Oxford Revise app helps students master the knowledge and skills essential for GCSE success that can be used for all year-round revision. Sign-up and try for free at oxfordrevise.com

Oxford Revise is a fresh, evidence-based approach to studying; created by the teacher-trusted Oxford Science author team and informed by the latest research into the best ways to make learning stick, it organises content in the most effective way for successful learning, ideal for independent study throughout the school year and in the lead-up to exams. Based on principles of cognitive science, the simple three-step Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice approach helps students to organise information and commit it to long-term memory, improve retention and recall, and apply knowledge successfully with extensive exam-style practice. It's everything students need to study effectively and fully prepare for their exams, in one convenient book. Each paperback purchased includes free access to an ebook version of the title. Details on how to access it are printed inside the book. Answers will be available online at oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers.

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Combined Science (Foundation) First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Oxford Revise is a fresh, evidence-based approach to studying; created by the teacher-trusted Oxford Science author team and informed by the latest research into the best ways to make learning stick, it organises content in the most effective way for successful learning, ideal for independent study throughout the school year and in the lead-up to exams. Based on principles of cognitive science, the simple, three-step Knowledge, Retrieval, and Practice approach helps students to master the essential knowledge and skills for GCSE success through a combination of knowledge, retrieval, interleaving, and extensive exam-style practice. It's everything students need to study effectively and prepare fully for exams, in one convenient book. Answers to the activities and exam-style practice questions featured throughout the book are available to download from oxfordrevise.com/scienceanswers. The NEW Oxford Revise app helps students master the knowledge and skills essential for GCSE success that can be used for all year-round revision. Sign-up and try for free at oxfordrevise.com