A fully illustrated alphabetical first dictionary for 4-5 year-olds. A fresh new look for the Oxford Very First Dictionary which introduces children aged 4+ to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way. The dictionary has over 300 familiar words, each with a simple definition and an illustration which reinforces the definition. Each page is clearly laid out so it is easy to pick out the main features - the alphabet down the side of the page, the letter of the page you are on in red. A lovely extra for this age level is the illustrated opening letter - A shows a juicy apple, B shows some buzzing bees. There is also a fully illustrated section at the end with vocabulary on topics related to first learning, e.g. colours, numbers, shapes, days and months, as well as a list of common words and a simple introduction to grammar with a list of verbs or 'doing words'. This is a great introduction to the world of dictionaries. For downloadable fun word games, puzzles, and activities, go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colourful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There's also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

"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.

The must-have Back to School thesaurus for Year 7. This English School Thesaurus is the essential word finder for all students of English. Developed with teachers to support the requirements of the school National Curriculum, this English student thesaurus has a clear and easy-to-use layout, with an alphabetical indicator on each page, making it easy to find information quickly. This Collins pocket thesaurus includes thousands of synonyms and antonyms as well as short definitions for all main entry words. Examples are given for all synonyms to show how they are used and to help students choose the right one for their context. The 'more synonyms' feature and 'types of' panels help to extend students' vocabulary and extra help is given to help avoid overuse of very common words. A special section focusses on writing skills and helps students to use language effectively and achieve success in all areas of written work. For more on English language usage, the Collins School Dictionary and Thesaurus (9780008257958) is an excellent companion.

The Oxford Mini School German Dictionary is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning German. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into German-English and English-German, with an essential verb table list in the centre with essential English translations for the different tenses. The headwords are carefully selected to suit beginners, and particular attention is given to computing, word-processing, and ICT terms. In line with curriculum requirements, there is a special section dedicated to vocabulary and phrases on German life and culture. The simple layout, the alphabet down the side of each page, and the clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary and take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary comes in a handy mini-size format with a new eco-friendly binding, perfect for school bags and for taking on holiday. For downloadable fun activities in German, go online to the www.oxforddictinaries.com website.

There are over 2,000 words and phrases, each illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes, in this colourful dictionary. Words are arranged thematically, with topics including buying food, at work, travel and more. Children can hear every word read aloud by a native Spanish speaker, via the Usborne Quicklinks website

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 home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A large-format English to Italian and Italian to English bilingual dictionary for serious students of Italian with up-to-date vocabulary and breadth of coverage. This is the perfect dictionary for everyone using Italian for their language studies. With more than 255,000 words, meanings and phrases and 230,000 translations. Includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special features about life and culture in Italy A clear, easy-to-read layout with special treatment of complex words ensures the user finds the right translation quickly and easily The extensive Language in Use supplement gives real-life examples of how Italian is used daily in a variety of contexts, including letters, emails and text messages Business and Finance supplement covers essential vocabulary for everyday business use

A Fun and Engaging Box Set of Four Beautiful Children's Picture Books from Sabrina Hahn Spark your child's creativity and curiosity with these delightfully curated books featuring some of the world's most iconic paintings. In ABCs of Art, your child will discover artwork by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Mary Cassatt, and many others as they learn the alphabet, from A to Z. Help them locate the earring in Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring, teach them different colors while examining Monet's Water Lilies, and count the pieces of fruit in Cezanne's The Basket of Apples. In 123s of Art, your child will engage with artwork by Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet, Maria Sibylla Merian, and many others as they learn to count from 1 to 20. Help them count the flower petals in Gauguin's Still Life with Teapot and Fruit, teach them different colors while examining Redon's Butterflies, and discuss the shapes used in Sarah Ann Wilson's Album Quilt. In Animals in Art, your child will identify the animals featured in paintings such as Odilon Redon's Butterflies, Henriette Ronner-Knip's The Cat at Play, and Franz Marc's Blue Horse I.. They will learn about animal noises, habitats, and behaviors via the poetry and interactive questions included. In Bedtime with Art, your child's creativity will be nurtured as they get ready for bed with paints such as Claude Monet's Stacks of Wheat, George Stubbs's Sleeping Leopard, and Henri Rousseau's The Sleeping Gypsy. With a calming rhyming scheme and peaceful colors, this book will inspire your budding art lovers' imagination and dreams as they get ready to drift to sleep. With a fun rhyming scheme and large, colorful text, Sabrina Hahn's collection will inspire your budding art lovers as they learn about the alphabet, numbers, animals, seasons, and new words through interactive questions and playful poems.

This bright and bold dictionary of twenty-six thought-provoking words from A-Z is perfect for equipping girls, boys and everyone with the words they need to empower themselves. Including:

- Activism: trying to change something important by making your voice heard

- Brainpower: your ability to come up with brilliant ideas

- Compassion: caring about other people's suffering

- Diversity: including all kinds of different people

- Equality: when everyone is treated in the same way

- Feminism: fighting for equality between girls, boys and everyone

With bright and inclusive artwork from illustrator Carolyn Suzuki, F is for Feminism is a great conversation starter, and will inspire and motivate activists of all ages.

Bukantswe ya Mmetse bakeng sa Dikolo ya Cambridge e tla ba sesebediswa sa referense sa bohlokwa haholo deskeng ya moithuti e mong le e mong, se tshehetsang kutlwisiso ya bona ya mantswe a matjha a dulang a hlaha phapusing ya mmetse. Sepheo sa bangodi le Projeke ya Thuto e Fapaneng Afrika Borwa (Project for Alternative Education in South Africa (PRAESA), e bile ho kenyeletsa mantswe ohle a mmetse a hlokehang diphapusing tsa Mephato e Bohareng le e Phahameng, mme ba entse jwalo ka tsela e kgahlang, e nang le boitlhahisetso mme e botswalle ho baithuti. Puo e ngotsweng e hlelleha ha bonolo ho baithuti ba dilemo di 10 ho hla ho 15, bukantswe ena e tshwere ditlhaloso tse ka bang 1000 tsa maano le mantswe a mmetse. Mantswe a hlalositswe ka ho sebedisa mehlala ya nnete ya Afrika Borwa le ditshwantsho tse matla ho fana ka tlhakisetso, ho hlalosa le ho tiisa maano.

This new edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary provides even more vocabulary; words such as chortle, cacophony, amulet and toolbar have been added, along with others from a wide range of areas such as animals (e.g. narwhal, sabre-toothed), history (e.g.longship, palaeontoglist), mythology (e.g. cyclops, selkie) and space and science fiction (e.g. spacewalk, teleport). It also now features a unique selection of fictional words for creatures or places from children's reading and writing, for example hobbit, Muggle and bandersnatch. All the entries are clear and simple with word classes and inflections given in full. Children will discover example sentences from the authors they love to read for themselves, such as Michael Morpurgo, Roald Dahl and J. K. Rowling. 'Try also' guides at the top of the pages help to locate tricky-to-find words in the alphabet, word origins are given in 'Did you know?' panels, and Spelling Alerts flag up tricky spellings. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power. Companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus which provides thousands of synonyms for the all young writers. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities. This dictionary is export only and cannot be purchased if you are based in the UK or Ireland.

An easy-to-use family dictionary to boost spelling and improve vocabulary for writing and speaking - the perfect homework help. With over 50,000 words, including school subject vocabulary, clear definitions and age-appropriate examples and word puzzles and games, and over 1000 photographs and illustrations to support the entries and give extra information. The alphabet and letter tabs are provided on every page to make navigation quick and easy and there are child-friendly examples to show how words are used everyday, as well as help with pronunciation for difficult words. The ideal family dictionary to help with homework and a fantastic companion to the Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus.