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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!
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.
Compiled by the Sesotho sa Leboa National Lexicography Unit, this bilingual and explanatory dictionary is designed to meet the needs of Sesotho sa Leboa (Sepedi) Home Language learners, First Additional Language learners and Sesotho sa Leboa students as well as anyone requiring a working knowledge and understanding of Sesotho sa Leboa (Sepedi) words. Alphabetic arrangement of entries for easy reference
Featuring over 2,000 common words, this is the ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids just starting out on their language learning journey. Each Spanish word is supported by a photo, encouraging visual learning, and a pronunciation, so that children aged 6 and up can get to grips with Spanish. First Spanish Dictionary is packed with subjects relevant to children, such as school, pets, and sports. Learn how to say la cocina, los hobbys, and de compras and understand their meanings with a handy vocabulary section and plenty of pictures. First Spanish Dictionary is essential for parents and teachers who are keen to teach kids Spanish as a second language. Sections covered: All about Me, Clothes, Home and Garden, City Life, In the Park, Hobbies, Food, Shopping, Animals, Nature, Beach, School, Sports, Colours and Shapes, Opposites, and Weather.
Filled with useful definitions, First Children's Dictionary is an ideal first reference book for children eager to expand their vocabulary. With over 3,000 entries of updated, curriculum-linked content, First Children's Dictionary is an ideal starting place for young children wanting to describe the world around them. From using a dictionary to word histories that help develop an understanding of where words come from, this dictionary for kids is an essential first reference book. Perfect for homework, First Children's Dictionary is the ideal starting place for children aged 6 and up intrigued about where words come from.
This authoritative new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus boosts vocabulary and improves writing skills through new curriculum support. With the help of the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, the thesaurus is able to proivde a range of carefully-levelled words, synonyms and antonyms and age-appropriate example sentences. These are written in the natural language of contemporary children using contexts that will make the thesaurus easy and enjoyable for every child to use. Phrasal verbs, idioms, and writing tips help to explore the richness of language and make writing more effective, whether in creative writing or in essays, projects, reports and letters. A writing supplement with spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes this a complete toolkit to enhance basic literacy skills, build confidence, deliver the curriculum and help children prepare for the level of writing expected at secondary school. As with all Oxford children's thesauruses, it has been trialled with teachers. A perfect buy, in a resilient hardback format with a refreshing new look, an essential for any bookshelf. Downloadable word games, puzzles and activities are available at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
Collins South African School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11+. With a very clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study. This new Collins South African School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and homework. The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes relevant curriculum vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special supplement on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems. This student-friendly dictionary is an invaluable reference for all school students.
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.
Collins Gem German School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use and in a handy format. Collins Gem German School Dictionary is specially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during exams. * It contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how German is really used. * The clear colour layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. * The dictionary includes language tips and culture notes throughout the text. * Ich bin, du bist... German verbs made easy! Each verb on the German side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in context. Also available in French and Spanish.
With a brand new design, 1,000 additional words, and new fun sections like "The Four Longest Words in the English Language" and "The Spelling Words That Made Kids Champions," this is the perfect spelling resource for students. The introduction gives instructions for looking up a word the reader does not necessarily know how to spell, offers more than 150 memory tricks to correct commonly misspelled words, and clearly explains general spelling rules (and their exceptions). Furthermore, to aid pronunciation, each word is divided into syllables with the accented syllable in boldface.
The revised SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN'S THESAURUS contains over 500
headwords and 2,500 synonyms specifically chosen for young writers,
and an all-new design makes this book more user-friendly than ever.
The world's most authorative dictionary of ancient Greek. The world's most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of ancient Greek is now revised and available with a new Supplement. This major event in classical scholarship, edited by Peter Glare, is the culmination of 13 years' painstaking work overseen by a committee appointed by the British Academy, and involving the cooperation of many experts from around the world. The Main Dictionary: Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon (9th edition 1940), is the central reference work for all scholars of ancient Greek, author and text discovered up to 1940, from the 11th centruey BC to the Byzantine Period. The early Greek of authors such as Homer and Hesiod, Classical Greek, and the Greek Old and New Testaments are included. Each entry lists not only the definition of a word, but also its irregular inflections, and quotations from a full range of authors and sources to demonstrate usage.
This unique reference equips students with vocabulary skills that will last a lifetime. Students study Latin and Greek roots and learn the huge number of English words that derive from them. The impressive number of entries and explanations, presented in a light and non-threatening manner, will give students the vocabulary boost they need.
This is a bright and busy book that will give M?ori language learners of all age's hours of enjoyment. A pronunciation guide and an alphabetical M?ori/English list of all the words in the book are included.
The home of trusted Caribbean dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. Collins Caribbean School Dictionary has been specially developed in association with teachers in the Caribbean to ensure it meets the needs of students following Caribbean syllabuses. This dictionary - which is fully up to date - provides coverage of vocabulary from all curriculum subjects to ensure students have the language they need at their fingertips. It provides guidance on grammar and punctuation, and includes a guide to spelling that covers key spelling rules, guidance on commonly confused and misspelled words and help with learning how to spell. The social studies section provides essential information on the world around us, with key facts and maps.
This major new edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus in hardback format has been updated to include more related words, synonyms and antonyms to develop children's writing skills, support comprehension and inspire a more creative and adventurous use of language. With its accessible alphabetical layout, fun colourful illustrations and relevant example sentences, it is the perfect resource for home and school to boost vocabulary and spark creative writing skills. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford First Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
Ladybird Dictionary will help young learners aged 4-11 to find and understand words in English. This engaging dictionary is informed by the Cambridge Young Learners wordlists, and features an introduction on how to use the dictionary, an A-Z section, and a picture dictionary at the back, which groups words that are useful to learn together. With beautiful illustrations, and simple definitions written by ELT experts, this dictionary helps children improve their English vocabulary. The words in the dictionary are informed by the CEFR and Cambridge English: Young Learner exams wordlists. This dictionary can be used alongside the Ladybird ELT Graded Readers series, or the Ladybird Grammar Workbooks, for children aged 4+ learning English as a second or foreign language.
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