Description

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An illustrated STEM encyclopedia covering the top 100 words that kids need to know.

Do you know all about Atoms? Or what Bioluminescence is? Discover these terms and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia. Organized in alphabetical order and each concept beautifully illustrated with humor and charm, these 100 essential words 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! Collated and written by bestselling STEM author, Jenny Jacoby, and illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Vicky Barker.

STEM stands for "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math." These core subjects are imperative in a child's education to help them understand the world and thrive in it!
 

About the Author

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Jenny Jacoby is an experienced editor and writer in various genres for children and adults: fiction, non-fiction, picture books, novelties and activity books. Jenny writes, edits, conceptualizes and manages projects for publishers, magazines and children’s brands through to arts organizations and museums, with a particular background in writing about STEM topics for children.

Vicky Barker is a Blue Peter Book Award winning illustrator for her book, Real-life Mysteries, with Susan Martineau, as well as having art directed and illustrated a number of activity book and non-fiction titles for children.