First Illustrated Science Dictionary

This great study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, with a fully integrated system of cross-referencing plus a comprehensive index.

This is an illustrated introduction to science which supports teaching in primary schools. Designed for use at home and in school, and perfect for parents who want to find out more about what their children are being taught.

The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.'This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.

Starting at the very beginning with numbers and counting, this book gently and reliably guides children and parents through the essential math concepts needed in the first few years at school. Readers can use it as a dip-in dictionary or work through by subject to build up knowledge and skills step-by-step.

Designed as a study guide for students preparing for their GCSEs and beyond, this dictionary provides clear definitions combined with carefully chosen illustrations and diagrams to simplify difficult concepts.

This new-look, new edition of the Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary has been specially designed to be perfectly accessible to first readers. With colourful illustrations for every word, this is a perfect introduction to the first science words and concepts that children encounter in their early years at school.

Helped with bright illustrations, each concept is explained alongside worked examples of alternative methods as well as hints and tips for shortcuts and strategies. Ages 7+.

Illustrations and simple definitions covering such areas as number sense and operations, algebra, basic geometry, and data representation.

With clear definitions and cross-referencing, this book is written for students of chemistry, physics and biology.