The Essential Science for Cambridge Lower Secondary 8 Student Book provides support for the previous Cambridge Lower Secondary Science curriculum.The book, written by an experienced author team, provides accessible and relevant content that engages international school students and directly emphasises specific key learning points. Key terms are highlighted and defined throughout the text to develop students' scientific vocabulary and 'Science in context' spreads, put learning into real-world contexts and challenge students to think about the wider issues. Online access also provides engaging interactive learning exercises, revisionmaterial and exam preparation.