This work offers an introduction to the topic of materials and their uses. It aims to develop students understanding through a clear text, solved problems, questions (with answers) and more extended assignments. A section of multiple choice questions as the end of each chapter provides practice for the GNVQ end of unit test. The book has been written to cover the Advanced GNVQ mandatory unit and the London modular physics A Level unit on solid materials. It should also be suitable for students following other physics A Level courses.