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.* Organised alphabetically, it 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.