The Encyclopedia of STEM words

Its strongest offer is vocabulary-building through quick reference: contents, index and definitions support independent exploration, while the illustrations and examples aim to make unfamiliar concepts clearer.

Some entries introduce specialist words—such as quantum physics, electromagnetism, radiation, chromosomes and Yangchuanosaurus—so a child may want help unpacking terminology or linking an entry to familiar examples.

Which entry would the child choose to investigate further, and can they explain it in their own words using the illustration, index or a connection to something they have seen?

Treat it as a flexible reference rather than a linear task: follow a child’s interests, compare connected terms, revisit difficult entries, and invite them to draw or explain one concept themselves.