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The popular Pharos Little Dictionary (2020, 14th edition, 12th
impression) boasts a brand-new orange cover!
This handy bilingual dictionary, small enough to carry along anywhere,
has been a firm favourite for decades – a quick reference work
containing thousands of contemporary words and expressions,
abbreviations and acronyms that are relevant for today’s South Africa.
Thousands of word options, near-synonyms, derivatives and compounds
make the dictionary very useful. Pronunciation guidance is given in the
form of accent marks to indicate the primary stress for each headword,
derivative and compound. Guidance is also given for hyphenated words.
For easy reference, the names of SA’s nine provinces and eleven
official languages are included at the back.
Easy to use:
- Small enough to carry along anywhere
- Compact reference work
- Hundreds of contemporary words and expressions
- Quick translations
- List of abbreviations
- SA’s provinces and official languages
Grammar and language guidance:
- Word stress
- Plural forms
- Homonyms
- Synonyms
- Compounds and derivatives
- Guidance on hyphenated words
- Expressions and phrases
The Oxford Mini School Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal
one-volume quick reference tool for the school bag. It is the only
one of its kind for students ten years plus, ideal for primary
school leavers about to start secondary school. Each page has the
dictionary entries at the top with the companion thesaurus entries
at the bottom making it easy to find the right words quickly. The
dictionary contains clear simple definitions, up-to-date example
sentences, and support on spelling, grammar and punctuation. The
thesaurus provides thousands of up-to-date synonyms, alternative
words and a special supplement on tricky words, confusable words,
and overused words. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus,
a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for
children. The clear and accessible design, headwords in colour, the
alphabet down the side of every page, and the matching dictionary
and thesaurus entries on the same page make navigation easy. Plus,
for downloadable word games, puzzles, and activities, go online to
the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.
The Popular School dictionary has over 40, 000 words and phrases,
with simple meanings and example phrases show how words are used.
It includes words from the curriculum, international vocabulary and
new words from ICT. It is ideal for quick word look-up at home.
The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10. The most
up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available.
With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical
writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday
words you need - at your fingertips. Up-to-date language coverage
along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday
use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current
English from Collins Corpus - our unique and constantly updated
4.5-billion-word database - ensuring the most up-to-date language
coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms in
clear type, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the
information you need in the quickest time possible. 85,000 words,
meanings, and phrases Collins have been pioneers in dictionary
publishing since 1819. We are proud to offer an extensive range of
dictionaries in multiple formats and languages for all leisure,
travel and educational needs.
The ABCs--brighter and bolder than ever before!
Learn the ABCs with a bright new twist! From alligator to zebra, little learners will be captivated by the bold neon illustrations and diecut letters throughout this unique board book. This fun, modern take on the traditional ABC book will become a daily favorite as toddlers learn the alphabet and their first words.
The Heinle Picture Dictionary for Children is the only children's
dictionary that presents vocabulary within the thematic readings
and offers opportunities for multi-level practise of every word
introduced to help develop English language skills.
A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus in
paperback 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 durable hardback format 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.
Over 45,000 synonyms, with age-appropriate examples and opposites,
make this an ideal thesaurus to help children aged 8+ with
homework. It features Overused Word panels that suggest
alternatives to words like 'nice' and 'good'; Word Webs - ideal for
project work - providing related words - for example 'bird'
includes types of birds, parts of a bird's body, sounds made by
birds and the words for groups of birds along with some
illustrations of birds; Writing Tips that offer advice and even
more vocabulary for writing, e.g. about how birds move - do they
circle, flutter or perch? - or how to describe their feathers.
Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus, the Oxford Children's
Thesaurus delivers support and help where it is needed.
The Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is easy to use with its
accessible layout, making it the perfect language resource for
school work and studying at home. Fully updated, it delivers a wide
vocabulary with excellent coverage of curriculum words, for example
cell and fraction, as well new words on topics such as technology,
health and the environment. It also provides context with
age-appropriate example sentences, from the best children's books
and teenage fiction, to show students how to use language most
effectively. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a
unique electronic database of millions of words written by and for
children, which means that the vocabulary is presented in a way
that is both accessible and stretching. It gives hands-on support
to young writers, with a unique toolkit on writing skills,
including word webs, special synonyms, overused words panels,
writing tips panels, and usage notes. It also includes a new
section on creative writing drawing on the 500 words to support
students with their own writing. This is the ideal resource to use
when preparing for the Spoken Language Study and the English
Language objectives of the GCSE specifications for KS3-4, and where
permitted, is ideal for taking in to Controlled Assessments, along
with the companion Oxford English Dictionary for Schools. Free
downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more
are available for additional online support at
www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a
comprehensive dictionary at the top of the page with a companion
thesaurus at the bottom, for the upper primary student moving into
secondary school. The dictionary contains clear simple definitions,
up-to-date example sentences, and support on spelling, grammar and
punctuation. The thesaurus provides thousands of up-to-date
synonyms, arranged by the meaning that is closest to that of the
headword, instead of alphabetically, to enable users to select the
most accurate alternative. Having the dictionary and thesaurus
entry on the same page makes it a very easy-to-use one-volume
reference tool. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a
unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for
children. Plus, for downloadable word games, puzzles, and
activities, go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
website.
Meeting every learners needs and all the curriculum requirements,
this superb user-friendly dictionary was specially developed for
South African learners in Grades 8 to 12. Packed with information
and on-the-spot guidance. Finally, an indispensable reference
section provides: information on irregular verbs; spelling rules;
the history of English; a range of useful diagrams, illustrations
and charts and more.
This edition of Collins Mini English Dictionary, is fully
up-to-date, including the most popular new words to enter the
English language. The ideal portable companion for all. The handy
little dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your
pocket. It contains clear definitions for all the words you need on
a daily basis and provides tips on spelling, and help with
difficult pronunciations. The clear layout makes the content easily
accessible and suitable for immediate use. Includes a brand new
supplement tackling problems of style and etiquette in everything
from letters to emails to social media sites.
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for
everyday language use. This new edition is part of the Collins Gem
range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries and thesauruses.
This new edition is fully up-to-date, with the newest words to
enter the English language, with thousands of synonyms and
antonyms. With thousands of alternative words, subject lists and a
useful supplement, this edition of the Collins Gem English
Thesaurus is ideal for everyday use in home, school and office. The
handy little thesaurus gives you practical, applied knowledge in
your pocket. It contains a wide selection of alternative words and
opposites, with the most useful words highlighted for ease of
reference. The clear layout also makes the content easily
accessible. Includes a brand new supplement which tackles questions
of style and etiquette thrown up by both traditional and modern
forms of communication. From letters to social media updates, it
offers guidance and examples. 128,000 synonyms and antonyms
With new synonyms and real-life examples, the Oxford Student's
Thesaurus is the ideal companion to the new edition of the Oxford
Student's Dictionary. With panels on overused words and extra topic
vocabulary, it is packed with writing support for exam-taking
students. Includes a new supplement to give students confidence
with language when writing longer essay questions as well as how to
make answers succinct and clear. Also includes tips on what you can
do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper.
Colourful and fun-to-use, this first reference book divides into
three sections: grammar, punctuation, and spelling. In the first
section, there are simple meanings, with friendly examples and
interactive questions, for all the grammar terms required by the
curriculum. Then it gives the punctuation marks and shows how to
use them and finally provides rules and tips to support first
spelling. At the back is an alphabetical dictionary of the
curriculum words that children need to know, including tricky
words, and fun ways to remember how to spell them. A cast of
colourful, friendly birds give parents and teachers questions and
tips to clarify understanding. The dictionary is accessible and
age-appropriate. A valuable resource for preparation for all levels
for the KS1 Test. Online spelling lists, punctuation, and grammar
activities will be provided for easy practice at home or as part of
lesson starters or as homework.
Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about dinosaurs and
the world in which they lived, Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids is
certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the age of dinosaurs.
Explore the Mesozoic era. Learn about dinosaurs that lived on land,
animals that swam the waters, and species that patrolled the skies.
Find out about dinosaur extinction, how scientists date fossils,
and what it takes to become a paleontologist. Dinosaur Dictionary
for Kids will be there when it's time to write reports, delve into
projects, prepare assignments, or just curl up and discover more
about these amazing creatures. Sidebar topics, fun activities, and
quick quizzes make learning about dinosaurs even more fun! Divided
into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand
definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Dinosaur
Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library.
Grades 3-6
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