This readable and informative survey of key ideas about students' thinking in science builds a bridge between theory and practice by offering clear accounts from research, and showing how they relate to actual examples of students talking about widely taught science topics. "I encourage science teachers of all specialities who are looking to enhance their classroom practice to pick up a copy of Student thinking and learning in science and accept Keith's challenge to take on the role of 'a science learning doctor' and look to diagnose, preventand ultimately cure bugs in their own teaching." - Catherine Smith, Education in Chemistry, Nov 2014