By Jenny Jacoby (author) , Vicky Barker (illustrator) Part of the Illustrated Encyclopedias series
"100 key STEM concepts explained and illustrated in glorious, enriching technicolour"
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Being an experienced children’s book editor and science graduate, author Jenny Jacoby is perfectly-placed to write STEM-related books that kids will truly engage with.
Continuing the engaging clarity of the author’s successful STEM Starters for Kids series, The Encyclopedia of STEM Words is a piece of non-fiction excellence, with 100 key concepts clearly explained, and Vicky Barker’s splendid artwork adding illustrative sparkle.
Covering everything from adaptation, AI and algorithms, through to photosynthesis, quantum physics, and zoology, the writing is lively, lucid, and infused with an infectious love of science and technology.
With handsome infographics adding to its “pick-me-up” appeal and engagement factor, STEM fans couldn’t ask for a better book to enhance their knowledge and passion. Moreover, The Encyclopedia of STEM Words might just be the book to encourage science-shirkers to discover the magic of STEM, making it a must-have for home and school libraries.
Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites? (That means dinosaur poo!) Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia.
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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. This is the book for STEM fans!
Jenny jacoby is a science graduate who now works as an author and editor in publishing. During university, she realised that she didn’t to go into working in a lab and instead was more suited to writing about science, humans and thinking about how the things we have discovered and created affect us as people. Jenny has since worked in various areas in publishing, including writing activity books to tie in with TV and film characters, supporting scientific journal publishing and editing fantastic children’s fiction.
Jenny is the author of over 20 bestselling children’s books about STEM topics, including the bestselling STEM Starters for Kids series for b small. Jenny writes, edits and manages projects – from non-fiction books and children’s magazines to copy for major arts organisations and children’s and teen fiction.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Encyclopedia of STEM Words and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Encyclopedia of STEM Words features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Reference Works, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Science, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Encyclopedia of STEM Words was written by Jenny Jacoby and published by b small publishing limited
The Encyclopedia of STEM Words has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Illustrated Encyclopedias series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
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