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Junior Illustrated Science Dictionary

By Sarah Khan and Lisa Jane Gillespie
Series: Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses
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Junior Illustrated Science Dictionary by Sarah Khan and Lisa Jane Gillespie is a vibrant and engaging reference book designed for children. It simplifies complex scientific concepts through clear definitions and vivid illustrations, making science accessible and fun for young readers. The dictionary covers a wide range of topics, supporting curiosity and learning in an interactive way.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an engaging and visually appealing way to introduce young ones to the wonders of science. With clear explanations and vibrant illustrations, it's perfect for sparking curiosity and helping children understand complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner.

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A new science dictionary ideal for students and parents alike. Full of clear, straightforward explanations of the key terms and concepts from KS2 and up, with hundreds of useful examples and illustrations. Follows the success of the Junior Illustrated Maths Dictionary.

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Vibrant and straight-talking, this illustrated dictionary will help children develop firm foundations for confidence and success in science from UK Key Stage 2 onwards.

Junior Illustrated Science Dictionary contains clear definitions of over 700 key terms and concepts, with hundreds of useful examples and illustrations. Readers can dip in for quick explanations or read through by subject to grasp the essentials.

A perfect accompaniment to homework, with links to recommended science websites for further information.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409565734

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lizzie Barber

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 136

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Lisa Jane Gillespie Sarah Khan Science & Nature Series: Illustrated Dictionaries and Thesauruses

About the Author

Lisa Jane Gillespie (Author)
Lisa Jane Gillespie studied science for many years before writing and editing all sorts of children's books - not just about science! Lisa is Irish but now lives in London.

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