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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries
The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language
learning. The quickest way to study the essential French words and
the perfect companion to titles in the ever-popular Easy Learning
French range. Designed for learners of French of all ages, whether
you are learning at school, in an evening class, for business or to
go on holiday. Easy to use: gives you all the words you need in
order to communicate effectively in natural French. Easy to read:
clear layout and handy vocabulary sections ensure that you find
what you are looking for quickly and easily. Easy to understand:
example phrases show you how French is really used.
A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary in
durable hardback format with over 7000 up-to-date words from across
all school subjects to support the higher vocabulary expectations
in the new curriculum. Entries are simple and clear, and include
numbered meanings, word classes, inflections and relevant
child-friendly example sentences. Topic word lists help with key
subject vocabulary and a new feature section provides support for
tricky spellings, punctuation terms and activities to help children
check and edit their writing. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated,
it is the perfect dictionary for developing dictionary skills,
boosting word power and building confidence. Also available in
paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the
Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus. Go online at
www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free
downloadable activities.
A fun first alphabetic picture dictionary to introduce children
aged 4 upwards to reading and writing and looking up words. It has
over 500 words listed in alphabetical order, each with an
illustration and a useful phrase. The alphabet down the side of
each page, with the appropriate letter highlighted, teaches first
navigation skills. Additional thematic sections at the back focus
on themes - including words from the calendar, outer space, fairy
tales, plus the everyday world of the classroom and the playground.
Val Biro's delightful animals and other characters make this the
most attractive introduction to first dictionary skills.
The home of trusted Welsh dictionaries for everyday language use. A
modern Welsh to English and English to Welsh Dictionary offering
excellent coverage of today's Welsh language and usage. The clear
layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability
make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.
Suitable for use in schools. Designed for all those speaking and
learning Welsh. It is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs a
wealth of reliable information in a handy format. Revised and
updated with hundreds of new words and offers extensive coverage of
today's English and Welsh. The supplement contains help with letter
writing, CVs and emails, as well as useful phrases for a variety of
situations. The clear typography gives the text a contemporary
feel, and ensures that users find the information they need quickly
and easily.
An English to Bangla and Bangla to English Dictionary with
up-to-date coverage of Bengali and English in a compact, portable
format. This dictionary is designed for all levels of user working
with Bangla and English, whether at home, at school, or at work. It
is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs translation help in a
handy, portable format. Contains all the everyday words and phrases
used in today's Bangla and English that you will need to know. o An
easy-to-use and reliable dictionary. o Over 30,000 references and
translations
Milet's New Bilingual Visual Dictionary series provides an
entertaining way for children to learn words in two languages. The
dictionary features useful, everyday words that will help learners
to build their vocabulary. The words are grouped by subjects, so
children can focus on one set of related words at a time. The text
is large and easy to read, and the vector illustrations are
colourful, detailed and highly realistic. Ideal for home as well as
classroom, for individuals or groups, the Milet Bilingual Visual
Dictionary is an enjoyable and educational bilingual resource for
children - and adults!
Equipped with the #1 guide to help kids with math homework,
children will be able to quickly find the definitions and
illustrated examples that will enable them to solve many of the
math challenges they face. Covering everything from "addend" to
"zero," the fifth edition of the best-selling Math Dictionary for
Kids gives students in grades 4-9 more than 400 definitions,
full-color illustrations, and examples that can help them solve
math problems.This handbook includes illustrated, concise
explanations of the most common terms used in general math classes,
categorized by subjects that include measurement, algebra,
geometry, fractions and decimals, statistics and probability, and
problem solving. This edition also discusses how students can use
manipulatives and basic math tools to improve their understanding
and includes handy measurement conversion tables. Each term has a
concise definition and an example or illustration. Perfect for both
kids and their parents looking to help them with math homework!
This new edition of the Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary is an
easy home and school reference tool. With words ordered by their
initial phonic sound and colourful illustrations by Alex Brychta
and the familiar Oxford Reading Tree characters, it helps children
using synthetic phonics and prepare for the screening check.
Supported by the Floppy's Phonics Sounds and Letters Programme, it
follows the Alphabetic Code Chart of sounds and alternative
spellings that children learn at school. There are subsections to
show how the same sounds appear in the middle or at the end of a
word and a separate section of the long vowel sounds and their
alternative spellings. With this dictionary, it easy to explain how
'sun' and 'Cinderella' both start with the 's' sound and how
'dance' has the same 's' sound at the end, while 'egg' and 'eat'
start with the same letter but different sounds. There is
additional phonics support material and audio on the Oxford Owl
website, www.oxfordowl.co.uk. For more free downloadable word
games, puzzles, and activities go online to
www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com
The home of trusted Thai dictionaries for everyday language
learning. A handy and affordable Thai to English and English to
Thai reference for every day, including short grammars of Thai and
English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in the
office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Thai and English in a
portable format. 23,000 translations. Designed for all those
studying Thai and English, whether at school, for travel or for
business. It is ideal for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable
information in a handy, compact format. Offers comprehensive and
up-to-the-minute coverage of Thai and English. Delivers the
accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With
natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most
important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation
you want. All Thai words, phrases and translations are shown with
their romanized transcription - ideal for beginners.
A fully bilingual school dictionary, with dictionary exercises,
study pages and an illustrated reference section.
Bag the perfect KS1 dictionary this Back to School. This dictionary
is an ideal introduction to the world of words for children age 5+.
The careful choice of vocabulary, clear definitions and simple
examples, together with the beautifully designed illustrations help
make learning easy, memorable, and fun. This school dictionary for
children offers an easy way to find out the meanings of everyday
words, and includes a carefully written section which provides
support in grammar, spelling and punctuation in preparation for
school tests. The images in this illustrated student dictionary
engage children and help them understand what words mean, while
example sentences show how words can be used. Simple grammatical
labels introduce children to different word groups, all of which
are clearly explained in the introduction. Simple, fun and
easy-to-use, this is perfect for any child's first school
dictionary. For more illustrated learning support, our Children's
Dictionary (9780008271176), Children's Thesaurus (9780008271183),
Primary Dictionary (9780008206789) and Primary Thesaurus
(9780008222055) are also available.
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The Oxford Bilingual
Illustrated Maths Dictionary: IsiZulu-English is the ideal resource for
learners who need help in learning and understanding the language of
maths in English when it is not their home language.
These stunning full-colour dictionaries will help learners in Grade 4
to 9 to understand maths terminology by offering translations of the
English headwords and definitions in IsiZulu. Containing over 1000
essential maths words with clear and simple explanations, the Oxford
Bilingual Illustrated Maths Dictionary: IsiZulu-English will help build
a strong foundation for maths excellence.
Features
- Over 1 000 essential maths words with clear and simple
explanations
- Topics include mathematical symbols, tables and formulae
- Build understanding with pictures, extra words and cross
references
- Trilingual headword lists give access to Afrikaans and IsiXhosa
The #1 children's dictionary in America is now completely revised
with a stunning design! With more than 3,000 images and 35,000
up-to-date entries, the most trusted name in children's reference
is easy to navigate and fun to peruse. Authoritative, accurate, and
current, the "Macmillan Dictionary for Children" is the ideal
resource for beginning readers and spellers.
An essential tool for the learning of Latin, based around the GCSE
word lists of OCR and WJEC. Each Latin word is translated and given
a set of derivatives, some common and others less so. Space is
given for readers to annotate as they learn - and note other
derivatives they may come across too! A concise introduction and a
glossary of Latin in common usage combine to make this a vade mecum
for all learners of Latin as well as cruciverbalists. The text is
imaginatively punctuated by 20 illustrations by Amanda Short.
This major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in paperback
includes new words and more pages to improve spelling, extend
vocabulary and support comprehension in the new curriculum. As well
as updated context sentences (including examples from children's
own reading), word class information and a supplement on spelling
and grammar tips and activities, the accessible alphabetical layout
and fun colourful illustrations make this the perfect first
dictionary for home and for starting school. Also available in
durable hardback format and an ideal companion to the new updated
edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus. Go online at
www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free
downloadable activities.
Never be lost for words again with this stunning illustrated
dictionary for children. Spilling over with thousands of words and
definitions for you to pick and peruse, this is the go-to guide for
anyone struggling with spellings and meanings. Minds can become
muddled by strange spellings and perplexing pronunciations, but the
Children's Illustrated Dictionary explains them all in simple and
memorable detail. From abacus to zoom, each word is shown alongside
eye-catching pictures, engaging illustrations, concise
descriptions, and simple examples of usage. Clear navigation
ensures you find the words you're looking for quickly and easily.
Also included are entertaining word games, grammar sections, and a
variety of vocabulary themes to build your understanding of
language. Developed in close consultation with experts in
children's language teaching, this dictionary is guaranteed to
expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons. If words don't
come easy, this is the helping hand you need for school work and
homework. For would-be writers and devoted bookworms, this is
essential reference to keep by your side.
A fantastic resource to help children boost their word power, both
when writing and talking. Words and their synonyms are grouped in
over 90 topics, including for example, animal words, noisy words,
fairytale words, jobs, sports, monsters, weather and lots more.
Children can choose a topic relevant for their story, or look for a
word in the Word Finder index. Colourful pictures illustrate many
of the word meanings, and there are writing tips, word games and
internet links to other carefully chosen writing resources online.
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