The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.' This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.

Gift a love of words with this beautifully designed children's dictionary For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up to date coverage of a range of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This book is designed to build confidence and develop language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom in preparation for secondary school. Includes a wide range of the latest vocabulary from different subject areas with example sentences and tips on grammar and spelling to help students understand how to use language more effectively. Synonyms and antonyms are provided to help build vocabulary. Beautiful annotated illustrations add an extra dimension and provide additional information on a range of topic areas.

Die Handwoordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (alom bekend as “die HAT”) is Afrikaans se bekendste woordeboek.

Die eerste uitgawe van die HAT het in 1965 verskyn en in 2015 vier die HAT sy goue jubileum. Dié omvattend herbewerkte, stewig uitgebreide sesde uitgawe is die resultaat van die grondigste hersiening van die woordeboek sedert die verskyning van die derde uitgawe in 1993. Geen Afrikaanse woordeboek bied ’n akkurater beeld van eietydse Afrikaans nie.

Meer as:

• 90 000 woorde, idiome en uitdrukkings+
• 120 000 betekenisse, eenvoudig verklaar
• 80 000 voorbeeldsinne en -frases
• 10 000 etimologieë
• 3 000 afkortings
• 1 600 bladsye
• 2 miljoen woorde altesaam (25 persent meer as in die vorige uitgawe)

Die onmisbare Afrikaanse woordeboek vir huis en skool, vir werk en studeer, vir woordliefhebbers, woordspeletjie-entoesiaste en woordvrate. Pragtig ontwerp en gedruk.

HAT 6 bou voort op die gesaghebbende tradisie van sy voorgangers. Die nuwe uitgawe is grondig hersien en uitgebrei deur ’n span van Afrikaans se beste woordeboekmakers wat onder andere vier lede insluit van die SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns se Taalkommissie.

Simple and colourful scenes for young French learners. Spot the word and illustration in the busy scenes then answer the questions on each page. Each French word is clearly illustrated and has a clear pronunciation guide, plus there is a full list of words at the back of the book. A perfect first introduction to French words.

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

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.

Fully revised and thoroughly updated, this new edition is the perfect go-to reference book for young children. With 1,000 entries and pictures, this first dictionary features nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are most commonly encountered by young children, and definitions that give the word's primary meaning in terms of a child's experience. Full color.

Oxford Children's Maths and Science Words is the perfect introduction to science and maths words for young children starting school. With over 600 first maths and science words explained clearly with colourful illustrations and simple definitions, this book makes learning new words easy and fun. Words and definitions are matched to the curriculum to help prepare young children for learning maths and science at school. This book also includes technology and environment words to help children navigate the world around them, as well as the growing virtual one. The 2-column alphabetical dictionary format makes words easy to find and introduces young children to using a dictionary. Free downloadable learning resources, activities, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

How do you say hello in German? Explore the pages of this German/English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning German fun.

The Xitsonga / English bilingual and explanatory dictionary has been compiled to meet the needs of Xitsonga Home Language learners, First Additional Language learners and Xitsonga students, as well as speakers of other languages who need a working knowledge and understanding of Xitsonga words.

The Xitsonga Dictionary offers

• A total of 7790 entries.
• Alphabetic arrangement of entries for easy reference.
• Entries in bold print to distinguish them from the particulars of the entry.
• Bilingual entries to make it easy to look up words.

The British army in 1879 was small and professional. Men enlisted for twelve years of service and had to be between eighteen and twenty-five years old, fit and unmarried. On the 4th of July 1879, the Zulu army moved in to attack the British. There, in the very heart of King Cetshwayo's royal military homesteads, the Zulu people were decimated by the concentrated firepower of Lieutenant-General Lord Chelmsford's men, at the battle of Ulundi.