With a new array of components and powerful digital support, the new edition of Close-Up has been completely updated to meet the new Cambridge Examination specifications. Close-Up is as engaging, rich and relevant as ever, thanks to the stunning National Geographic photography and facts that have been carefully selected to engage the inquisitive minds of young teenagers.

The integrated Exam Close-up feature now provides students and teachers with step-by-step tips and strategies on how best to approach exam questions, so students can put the advice into practice. The new Learning Focus feature presents "learning to learn" tips so students can see what they need to do outside the classroom to progress. Students' abilities to think, form, express and justify personal opinions are further developed in the Ideas Focus sections, a key skill for success at first.

A brand-new online area contains downloadable audio and video for students and teachers, as well as supplementary materials including interactive whiteboard materials, tests and quizzes.