This innovative publication has a variety of clear illustrations and diagrams which are well laid out. The ideas for projects and assignments are novel and interesting. It is extremely useful for educators as the numerous rubrics are transparent, well planned and to the point. Learners benefit as all necessary work in the CAPS curriculum is covered and the approach is extremely learner friendly. The content has been chosen to accommodate the prescribed strands for Natural Sciences in the senior phase (Gr. 7, 8 and 9), but also as a base for learners to prepare them for the expectations of the FET band in Gr. 10, 11 and 12.