Both government and parents are concerned about the standards of education today, with the UK's literacy and numeracy ratings among the worst in Europe. Parents are now being actively encouraged to help their children to learn and this series of books, aimed at the older child, is a means of doing this. The series provides a lively way of learning and revising the new National Curriculum and GCSE subjects. The text and instructions, graded in easy steps, is clear and straightforward with advice, tips and games from a leading educational expert and there are ideas for further projects for parents to take part in with their children.