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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries
This breathtakingly exciting book discovers the Irish language as
you've never learned it before! Fatti Burke's amazing illustrations
and her father John's fabulous teaching bring the language alive
with every turn of the page. A visual introduction to Ireland's
language for young and old, you will learn your first thousand
words, discover your culture and enjoy the fabulous quirks and
features of your native tongue! Bringing a contemporary appeal to a
classic subject, get ready to fall in love with your language. It's
Irish as you've never seen it before! This is the third book from
the bestselling father and daughter duo behind Irelandopedia and
Historopedia, which have sold over 100,000 copies.
Welcome to A World of Words! This contemporary illustrated treasury
of everyday first words contains over 250 words for your toddlers
to discover. They will enjoy exploring the brightly-coloured themed
pages and busy scenes within A World of Words. Clear labels and
simple questions on every page will not only encourage a child's
curiosity but also support further learning and language
development. The clear and stylish artwork from Emilie Lapeyre will
help children connect each word with their image and help little
learners as they develop into little readers. First words
Introduces the world Recommended for children 2+
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.
This is your one-stop shop to five European languages. With over
6,500 illustrated words and phrases in English, French, German,
Spanish, and Italian, and now with a free audio app featuring all
these languages, this learner dictionary offers a quick and
stimulating way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary. Featuring
a wide range of objects and scenes from everyday life, this
dictionary shows you what others only tell you. Perfect for
tourists and business travellers alike, DK's 5 Language Visual
Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food and
clothes, talking about work and interests, discussing health and
sport, and studying these languages. The dictionary is incredibly
easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can
find closely related words according to topic. Words and phrases
are pictured with full-colour photographs and illustrations,
helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. Five comprehensive
indexes provide an instant reference point for each language. The
supporting audio app enables you to hear each word and phrase
spoken out loud by native speakers of English, French, German,
Spanish, and Italian. Available on the App Store and Google Play,
the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference
for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce
important vocabulary, and make yourself understood.
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.
This truly unique word book for children contains more than 700
entries, each telling its own separate and complete little story
with setting, plot and characters. For learning the alphabet,
practicing spelling, and building vocabulary, nothing beats this
hilarious word book.
My First Words in Maori equips your whanau with the first words you
need to speak te reo at home together With lively pictures labeled
in Maori and English, each page introduces the concepts and words
children use as they first begin to talk, get to know people and
explore the world around them. Designed by Maori language a
champion and broadcaster for parents and tamariki to read together,
with plenty of detail in the illustrations to point out and name,
scenes include: Taku Tinana/My Body, Taku Whanau/My Family, Taku
Whare/My House, Wahi Takaro/At the Park, Tatahi/At the Beach, Te
Marae/The Marae--and much more! This is the perfect book to bring
the Maori language into your home and have fun with the kids on
their language journey
With over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations this Gem gives unrivalled coverage of today’s French and English, offering the user the following features: • special treatment of basic vocabulary such as ‘do, get, faire, bon’ • detailed information on aspects of French life and culture, e.g. baccalauréat, fête des Rois • clear indicators guiding the user to the correct translation • a wealth of vocabulary in a handy format • complete guide to French verbs, presented in a clear, user-friendly supplement
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.
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