Clever composites for the classroom

This is a well-written book and useful resource for students and teachers of Key Stage 4 science. Links to the new GCSE Science specifications offered by each of the exam boards are clearly stated so that it is obvious where teachers could use this book in their teaching.

The book presents a range of activities using everyday materials to help students understand the properties of composite materials and learn about their applications. The ideas are laid out in a readable format and the illustrations enhance the explanation, rather than being purely cosmetic (a worryingly regular occurrence in many new chemistry textbooks). In addition to the basic definitions needed at GCSE, each activity has background information to enable a teacher to extend the curriculum ideas to challenge their students.