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The Encyclopedia of STEM Words
An Illustrated A to Z of 100 Terms for Kids to Know
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Age range 9 to 12
Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites?
Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia!
Organised in alphabetical order and each term beautifully illustrated with humour and charm, these 100 essential concepts will fascinate scientifically minded young readers, from those ABCs all the way down to X-rays, the terrifying Yangchuanosaurus and even the true definition of Zero! There is a contents list at the front and a full index at the back, plenty of extra words and definitions...plus mind-boggling facts too.
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The Encyclopedia of STEM Words by Jenny Jacoby is praised for its vibrant illustrations, making it highly engaging for children interested in STEM subjects. Each of the 100 concepts is clearly presented on a single, colourful page with helpful diagrams and text boxes. Suitable for readers from Year 4 onwards, it's also a valuable resource for teachers seeking to enhance their understanding without being overwhelmed by technical jargon.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781486316632
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Vicky Barker
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Jenny Jacoby is an experienced editor and writer in various genres for children and adults. Jenny writes, edits, conceptualises and manages projects for publishers, magazines and children's brands through to arts organisations and museums, with a particular background in writing about STEM topics for children. Jenny lives with her family in London, England. Vicky Barker is a Blue Peter Book Award winning illustrator, and has art directed and illustrated a number of activity books and non-fiction titles for children. Vicky lives in West Sussex, England.
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