Universal Science by Pearson for CBSE Class 8

Recommended for primary and middle school students, Universal Science is a series of eight books that adheres to the National Curriculum Framework (2005). The books have been designed in accordance with the latest guidelines laid down by the National Council of Educational Research and Training.
The series is based on extensive feedback received from teachers and education consultants experienced in teaching and interacting with students in this age group. All the books present concepts and provide exercises with the view to nurturing scientific temperament in young learners. The well-structured chapters, interspersed with interesting information and questions make learning almost effortless. Together with the activities that instill the spirit of experimentation, the detailed coverage of topics and the variety of exercises lend the textbooks the right balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of Science.

Table of Contents
Unit I: More About Food
1. Crop Production and Management
2. The Microbial World
Unit II: Chemicals and Materials
3. Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
4. Metals and Non-Metals
5. Coal and Petroleum
6. Combustion, Flame and Fuel
Unit III: The World of The Living
7. Conservation of Plants and Animals
8. Cell—Structure and Functions
9. Reproduction In Animals
10. Reaching The Age of Adolescence
Unit IV: Force, Pressure and Sound
11. Force and Friction
12. Pressure
13. Sound
Unit V: How Things Work
14. Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Unit VI: Natural Phenomena
15. Some Natural Phenomena
16. More About Light
Unit VII: Nature and Its Resources
17. The Universe
18. Pollution of Air and Water
Test Yourself
Assessment 1 (Chapters 1–10)
Assessment 2 (Chapters 11–18).