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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > Literary & linguistic reference works
The popular portable dictionary has brand-new cover and two-color
interior design
The Scholastic Dictionary of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms--a
widely successful reference title--is getting a makeover This book
is a portable, inexpensive dictionary perfect for middle school
students. It can be slipped into their book bags and taken
anywhere. With more than 12,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms at
their fingertips, this book is a great reference for young writers.
And for kids who don't know whether to use "principle" or
"principal," this handy guide also contains 2,000 homonyms.
This Thesaurus is not only a guide to the discovery of new words
and shades of meaning but is also a place where children can feel
at home with them. Each word and synonym has been carefully
handpicked to suit the requirements of young learners and to
enhance their vocabulary. With sentences and illustrations ranging
from the wild and witty to the sober and matter of fact, the usage
of words has been enlivened and their meanings made more
cherishable.
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+
X-kit Literature Guides explains the history, environment and the
story of the text in broad terms. It discusses every major
character and theme in the text in detail using pictures and
diagrams to explain concepts. X-kit Literature Guides provides
plenty of practise questions and answers and tips on how to tackle
your literature exam.
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.
Introduce toddlers to their first words with this bright,
contemporary board book! Featuring 100 essential first words and
brightly-coloured themed pages, this gorgeous first words book will
build your child's vocabulary and help them as they begin to talk.
From animals and vehicles, to home, food and clothes, little
learners will love discovering the different scenes and naming
objects on every page. With clear labels and simple questions to
spark your child's curiosity, this is the perfect first words book
to support your child's language development. Illustrated by Emilie
Lapeyre Also available: A World of Words Treasury
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.
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.
A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour
illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward
definitions. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with
new words added and redundant words removed. Includes example
sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words, as well as
information about the conventions of written English and a brief
history of the English language. An essential home or school
reference book that is perfect for children beginning their SATs
and similar exams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover 100 vehicles and machines in the colourful First Picture
Dictionary: Things That Go
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
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