Peterson's Master the GED: Science Review offers readers an in-depth review of the subject matter for the GED Science test. Readers who need additional practice for the Science Test, will benefit greatly from the lessons and practice questions on:

• Science and the Scientific Method

• Life science biology (cellular biology, cell structure, cell membrane and transport, metabolism, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, DNA and protein synthesis, mitosis and meiosis, bacteria, viruses, and more)

• Earth and space science (Earth's formation, history, and composition; global change-plate tectonics and land forms; natural resources; meteorology; astronomy; and more)

• Chemistry (properties and physical states of matter; elements and compounds; mixtures, solutions, and solubility; acids, bases, and the pH scale; and more)

• Physics (motion: velocity, mass, and momentum; inertial, force, and the laws of motion; heat and thermodynamics; simple machines, and more)

Looking for extra science help? Throughout this review, you'll see easy-to-use links to HippoCampus.org, an innovative Web site where you will find interactive subject help via high-quality multimedia lessons and course content. HippoCampus is a project of the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education (MITE), supported by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and designed as part of Open Education Resources (OER).
Master the GED: Science Review is part of Master the GED 2011, which offers readers 3 full-length practice tests and in-depth subject review for each of the GED tests-Language Arts, Writing (Parts I and II); Language Arts, Reading; Social Studies (including Canadian history and government); Science; and Mathematics (Parts I and II)-as well as top test-taking tips to score high on the GED.