The Usborne Illustrated Elementary Science Dictionary tells it straight and simple, explaining everything children and parents need in order to understand basic level science. This book will help to lay a firm foundation for confidence and success in science. Readers can dip in for quick explanations or work through by subject to build knowledge step-by-step.

Defines the key terms and concepts of science along with useful examples and illustrations.

Vibrant and straight-talking, this illustrated dictionary will help children develop firm foundations for confidence and success in science. 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, and with links to recommended science websites for further information.

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

This study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, as well as a fully integrated system of cross referencing and a comprehensive index.