This comprehensive work for children on home economics provides information on such topics as: why we need food; where food comes from; how to manage resources; family roles and responsibilities; family needs; budgeting; being a consumer; and how to choose food wisely.

Building on the foundation laid by book one, this edition covers the programme of study for year 9. The overall layout of the contents is similar to that of book one, but the level of understanding required is raised appropriately as pupils are drawn into a more in-depth study of familiar themes. The popular exercises for the key skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT are highlighted throughout, as in book one. Recipes included are also graded appropriately for the level of study. Diets suitable for the young child and the adolescent are examined, as are advances in technology associated with the preservation and storage of food.