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First Illustrated Science Dictionary

Kirsteen Robson

Age: 5+

RRP  $15.95

Series: Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses

First Illustrated Science Dictionary

By: Kirsteen Robson

Illustrated by Candice Whatmore

Series : Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses

Age 5+

RRP  $15.95

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A simple introduction to essential science concepts, perfect for both children and parents as a dip-in dictionary or to work through subject by subject. With clear definitions of over 350 key terms and concepts, and hundreds of bright illustrations and useful examples, as well as internet links to recommended interactive websites offering science puzzles, games and experiments. Includes a section on 'What is science?', as well information about living things, materials, forces, light, sound and electricity, space, and scientific investigations.
Extent:
104 pages
Dimensions:
241 x 170.7mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781409555407
Key Stage:
KS1
Publication Date:
March 2013
Work Reference:
02780
Kirsteen Robson
Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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View series: Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses

The Usborne First Illustrated Maths Dictionary and it's Science counterpart are every parent/carer's best friend! No more tricky homework explanations- these books are easy to use and have fantastic illustrated examples throughout. The science dictionary explains terms and gives ideas for experiments and projects and the maths dictionary uses plain everyday language to explain and illustrate maths concepts to children (and the grown ups scratching their heads next to them).

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