Usborne Illustrated Dictionary Of Science

Description

By (author) Chisholm Jane; Illustrated by Chen Kuo Kang; Illustrated by Smith, Guy

Short /annotation:
Provides a reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. This title is split into three sections, each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for Physics, Biology and Chemistry, and including important charts, tables and lists.

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This book contains the following Usborne titles: Illustrated dictionary of biology, Illustrated dictionary of physics and Illustrated dictionary of chemistry. An essential and great value home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE students. Organised in three sections, each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for physics, biology and chemistry, and including charts, tables and lists of important information. Key concepts and basic ideas are clearly explained with simple text and colourful pictures and diagrams. Includes internet links to educational websites for further learning.

Review quote:
A sumptuous reference companion

Review quote:
A sumptuous reference companion – not arranged alphabetically – ”for students of physics, chemistry and biology”, the secondary pupils presumably. The language is academic and concise-technical; no frills or anecdotes.

Biographical note:

Jane Chisholm (Author)
As Editorial Director, Jane oversees books about absolutely everything. She grew up in Moscow, Singapore, and in a forest in Sussex, building treehouses and pretending to be one of the Famous Five. Before university she was a social worker in Botswana and camped under the stars in the Kalahari Desert.