• fully supports the curriculum requirements at KS2 at Y3-Y6 and P4-P7 for Scotland • tested in schools with students and teachers • quick access to key words makes science terminology simple for all students • illustrated section at the back on themes such as the human body, solar system, animals and the history of life • provides valuable support for parents helping with homework • Graham Peacock, an ex-teacher, is the author of the Oxford First Science Dictionary and an Inset coordinator for primary science This dictionary has been updated with new headwords, now over 650, making it more comprehensive. Each entry is in alphabetical order and along with a clear and straightforward definition, has a funky colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link the user to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up vocabulary quickly. The colourful, modern design and artwork make it easy to pick out the word you need, and fully understand it.