More than two thousand entries, in subjects from astronomy to zoology, are accompanied by tables and charts, as well as biographies of eighty-five scientists.

Nearly four-thousand alphabetically arranged topics from many areas of the biological and physical sciences. Also includes more than two hundred suggested experiments and projects.

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.