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.

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.

The Oxford Illustrated Science Dictionary explains academic vocabulary at a level appropriate for high-beginning and intermediate students, which accelerates their mastery of content and allows them to be successful in content-area classes and Content reviewed and approved by nationally accredited science and math standards experts

* Over 200 scientific words in alphabetical order, each with a simple meaning or example of use* Every entry illustrated with contemporary artwork and clear diagrams* Illustrated thematic section at the back with extra words ranging from classroom equipment to mesurements* Headwords support and develop scientific language and understandingGraham Peacock is an experienced teacher, a well-published author of primary science texts and an Inset Co-ordinator for Primary Science

The Oxford First Science Dictionary gives your child a head start in understanding the first scientific words and concepts that they will encounter in their first years at school. It is organised alphabetically and gives simple and clear meanings for over 300 science words, from 'abdomen' to 'zoo'. Each entry is illustrated with child-friendly contemporary artwork or clear diagrams to add meaning and support the definition in a fun and accessible way. Expertly-levelled supplementary material in a section at the back lists everyday vocabulary children will come across in their science lessons.