International GCSE Series

IGCSE Physics for CIE

by Malcolm Bradley and Chris Sunley

Published 22 November 2006

Innovative / Interactive / International Collins IGCSE Physics has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Cambridge International Examinations GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included. The book provides a complete match to the CIE GCSE Physics Specification. HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM THIS BOOK GENERAL PHYSICS Length and time; Speed, velocity and acceleration; Mass and weight; Density; Forces; Energy, work and power; Pressure THERMAL PHYSICS Simple kinetic molecular model of matter; Thermal properties; Transfer of thermal energy PROPERTIES OF WAVES (INCLUDING LIGHT AND SOUND) General wave properties; Light; Sound ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Simple phenomena of magnetism; Electrical quantities; Electric circuits; Dangers of electricity; Electromagnetic effects; Cathode ray oscilloscopes ATOMIC PHYSICS Radioactivity; The nuclear atom ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work. / Interactive questions / Video experiments for common practical tasks

IGCSE Chemistry for CIE

by Sam Goodman and Chris Sunley

Published 20 June 2006

Innovative / Interactive / International Collins IGCSE Chemistry has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Cambridge International Examinations GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included. The book provides a complete match to the CIE GCSE Chemistry Specification. HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM THIS BOOK PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY The particulate nature of matter; Experimental techniques; Atoms, elements and compounds; Stoichiometry PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Electricity and chemistry; Chemical changes; Chemical reactions; Acids, bases and salts INORGANIC CHEMISTRY The Periodic Table; Metals; Air and water; Sulphur; Carbonates ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Organic Chemistry ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work. / Interactive questions / Video experiments for common practical tasks

IGCSE Physics for Edexcel

by Malcolm Bradley and Chris Sunley

Published 25 October 2006

Innovative • Interactive • International

Collins IGCSE Physics has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included.

The book provides a complete match to the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE Physics Specification.

HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM THIS BOOK

FORCES AND MOTION
Movement and position; Forces, movement and shape

ELECTRICITY
Mains electricity; Energy and potential difference in circuits; Electric charge

WAVES
Properties of waves; The electromagnetic spectrum; Light and sound

ENERGY RESOURCES AND ENERGY TRANSFER
Energy transfer; Work and power; Energy resources and electricity generation

SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES
Density and pressure; Change of state; Ideal gas molecules

MAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETISM
Magnetism; Electromagnetism; Electromagnetic induction

RADIOACTIVITY AND PARTICLES
Radioactivity; Particles

ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY

The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work.

Interactive questions
Video experiments for common practical tasks