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The STEM Encyclopedia of Words

£12.99

Beautifully Illustrated
STEM Inspired
Made To Treasure

From Algorithms to Zoology

Do you know your algorithms from your Brownian motion? This beautifully illustrated STEM encyclopedia brings 100 essential scientific concepts to life with humour, charm, and crystal-clear explanations that make even the most complex ideas accessible and exciting.

Organised alphabetically from A to Z, each term is presented with vibrant illustrations by award-winning illustrator Vicky Barker, turning abstract concepts into visual delights that help children genuinely understand what they're learning about. Whether it's adaptation, artificial intelligence, photosynthesis, quantum physics, or the terrifying Yangchuanosaurus, every entry celebrates the wonder of scientific discovery with infectious enthusiasm.

Published by b small publishing, a company dedicated to making learning joyful for over 30 years, this encyclopedia is perfect for home libraries, offering a foundation of scientific literacy that will serve young readers for years to come.

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 100 STEM terms with definitions, illustrations, infographics, contents list, full index, additional vocabulary, and fascinating facts.

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2022

Publisher: b small publishing

Author: Jenny Jacoby, a science graduate and experienced children's book editor known for the bestselling STEM Starters for Kids series. She is passionate about making information fun and accessible for young readers.

Illustrator: Vicky Barker, b small publishing's art director and Blue Peter Book Award-winning illustrator. A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, her humorous, energetic artwork has been bringing children's books to life for over 15 years, including the STEM Starters for Kids series, Real-Life Mysteries, and FACTS.

About b small publishing: For over 30 years, this independent UK publisher has created award-winning activity books, nonfiction, and language learning books for children aged 0 to 11, celebrating children's natural enthusiasm for discovering new things.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781913918286

Publisher: b small publishing

Author: Jenny Jacoby

Illustrator: Vicky Barker

Format: Paperback

Age Range: 7 years and up

Key Features: 100 illustrated STEM terms, alphabetically organised, includes index and additional facts, handsome infographics throughout

Delivery & Returns

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Standard Delivery: £3.95 Within 2-4 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

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Free Standard Delivery Orders over £65 qualify for complimentary standard delivery.

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Our Promise to You

We want every gift to bring joy. If something isn't quite right, we're here to help make it better. You have 30 days after receiving your order to return any item – plenty of time to see how it fits into your family's world.

How Returns Work

Getting started is simple: Contact us at hello@haliburtons.com or use the chat feature on our website, and we'll guide you through everything. No forms, no fuss – just a friendly conversation about how we can help.

What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.