Cat got your tongue? Penny for your thoughts? Come again? Every day, idioms bring color to our speech. Since they don't really mean what they say, idioms can stump even the native English-speaker. Marvin Terban makes understanding idioms "as easy as pie" with the revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS. Explanations for, and origins of, more than 700 everyday American idioms, complete with kid-friendly sample sentences. The entries are amusing as well as educational. Alphabetical listing and cross-referencing index makes finding idioms a "piece of cake."

The perfect gift for primary school leavers! This gift edition of the English school dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students aged 11+. Its vegan leather binding and protective slipcase makes it an ideal present for year 6 leavers to take with them on their school journey and for other special occasions. Developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework Over 20,000 clear, concise definitions and extra help with difficult pronunciations Core vocabulary for key curriculum exam subjects, plus thousands of examples of words in use Includes a guide to punctuation, spelling and grammar, to support students in class, and during home study

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.

This picture book of 1000 first words will broaden young children's vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. The inviting pages are filled with pictures, word labels, and simple sentences, and topics include Me and My Family, Animals, How We Look and Feel, Around the World, I Know Colours, Shapes, and Numbers, and Weather and Seasons.

There are also some fun "story style" pages that tell a simple narrative and inspire storytelling skills: for example, All in a Day is about a young child's typical day, and If I Were a Pet looks at a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, and pony, and imagines what these different animals might like to do.

1000 Useful Words clearly labels every picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading, and each topic features short sentences for children to finish that reinforce grammar and encourage writing skills. The words have been chosen with the help of a leading educational consultant, Penny Coltman, and include a combination of useful and imaginative nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

Young children will be amazed and delighted by all the fascinating real-world photos, things to spot, imaginative pictures to talk about, and incredibly useful words! This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents who are keen to develop their child's language and literacy skills.

The Smart-Kids Picture Dictionary has more than 500 words aimed at growing a child's vocabulary from Grade R to Grade 2. Fun, full-colour illustrations feature the lovable Smart-Kids characters in 14 themed contexts. This dictionary may be used with other Smart-Kids products or as a separate resource.

An English to Hindi and Hindi to English Dictionary with up-to-date coverage of Hindi and English in a compact, portable format. This dictionary is designed for all levels of user working with Hindi 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 Hindi and English that you will need to know. An easy-to-use and reliable dictionary. Over 30,000 references and translations

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added and redundant words removed. Includes example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words, as well as information about the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language. An essential home or school reference book that is perfect for children beginning their SATs and similar exams.

"Learners will use this dictionary as their most important resource." N.P. Ndlovu, Department of Education, Mpumalanga. Features: sifanelekoabafundi belimi lesiNgisi kanye nabafundi belimi lesiNdebele bebanga lesibili naphezulu / suitable for learners of English and learners of IsiNdebele in Grade 2 and upwards; anelisa ifuneko sasiTatimende seHlelo leemFundo malungana nokusetjenziswa kwesihlathululi-magama ngabafundi / meets curriculum requirement for learners to use a dictionary; sikhombisa abafundi ukusebenzisa amagama amatjha emitjhweni yabo / shows learners how to use new words in their own sentencesiinthombe zifakwe umbala ngokuqaleka / beautifully illustrated in colour.

A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus in durable hardback format with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to build writing skills. Entries are simple and clear, and include relevant child-friendly example sentences to show children how to use different words accurately. Word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words will inspire creative writing and poetry. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated, it is the perfect thesaurus for boosting vocabulary and creating confident young writers. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Lets Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.

The Oxford South African Dictionary of School Terminology is compiled by experts in the field of South African education and its legal framework. It supports all stakeholders in understanding the South African schooling framework, enabling them to think and act in an informed way. Packed with key terminology from national legislation, regulations and policy, this dictionary clearly explains meaning and context.

Since its first appearance in 1854 and through many revisions this dictionary has remained constant in its appeal to scholars. "This new and revised Latin Dictionary is among the best of its kind, being reliable, compact and adequate for the needs of all save the specialist. He has produced what is in effect a new book, typographically easy to consult and combining elegance with utility." -The Times Literary Supplement This edition Incorporates modern English idiom and current Latin spelling. * Includes general classical information where appropriate. Shows long and short vowels where not immediately apparent. * Indicates irregular plural forms. * Cites and quotes ancient classical authors. * Suggests paraphrases to express modern English in classical Latin form.

The home of trusted dictionaries and thesauruses. An ideal first Irish dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce Irish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way. Fully updated for 2021, this beautifully illustrated dictionary introduces children to their first 500 Irish words with example sentences to help children remember words and translations from English to Irish. Listed in English-to-Irish alphabetical order and with themed pages, the Collins First Irish Dictionary provides curriculum-matched support for young learners of Irish. Ideal for children starting school. Audio files for each headword and phrase can be found at collins.co.uk/homeworkhelp