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All the new Schofield & Sims dictionaries stand alone as excellent sources of reference. Supporting the Primary Framework for literacy, the dictionaries and word books widen children's vocabulary and improve their reading and writing skills. They have been carefully graded so that each builds on the earlier one - thus providing a natural progression. The Schofield & Sims First Dictionary: contains more than 5000 headwords (plus short forms/plurals/alternative verb forms/comparatives/superlatives), gives help with some pronunciation, features a special introduction for children 'What is a dictionary?', gives concise instructions on 'How to use this book', reinforces knowledge of the alphabet by providing an alphabet strip on each page and is supported by the First Dictionary & Thesaurus Activities (available separately).
The Heinle Picture Dictionary for Children is the only children's dictionary that presents vocabulary within thematic readings and offers opportunities for multi-level practice of every word introduced to help develop English language skills.
Activities to help beginners learn French at home. Over 100 cards with essential vocabulary, pronunciation guides plus additional ways to use the cards. The activities are tried and tested by a teacher and tutor. Magic tricks and competitive card games are fun in any language - the words on the cards are just the beginning!
Games, hints and tips to help beginners learn English at home. Over 100 cards with essential vocabulary and suggestions for additional ways to use the cards, the activities in this book are tried and tested by a teacher and tutor. Magic tricks and competitive card games are fun in any language - the words on the cards are just the beginning!
With 20,000 headwords this popular dictionary has been a favourite with schools for many years. It gives simple definitions and has a clear typeface and is concise. It has an easy-to-read typeface. It is ideal for use in the school, home or office as a handy reference book. There is a 'commonly mispelt words' section in the back.
Never be lost for words again with this stunning illustrated dictionary for children. Spilling over with thousands of words and definitions for you to pick and peruse, this is the go-to guide for anyone struggling with spellings and meanings. Minds can become muddled by strange spellings and perplexing pronunciations, but the Children's Illustrated Dictionary explains them all in simple and memorable detail. From abacus to zoom, each word is shown alongside eye-catching pictures, engaging illustrations, concise descriptions, and simple examples of usage. Clear navigation ensures you find the words you're looking for quickly and easily. Also included are entertaining word games, grammar sections, and a variety of vocabulary themes to build your understanding of language. Developed in close consultation with experts in children's language teaching, this dictionary is guaranteed to expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons. If words don't come easy, this is the helping hand you need for school work and homework. For would-be writers and devoted bookworms, this is essential reference to keep by your side.
The #1 children's dictionary in America is now completely revised with a stunning design! With more than 3,000 images and 35,000 up-to-date entries, the most trusted name in children's reference is easy to navigate and fun to peruse. Authoritative, accurate, and current, the "Macmillan Dictionary for Children" is the ideal resource for beginning readers and spellers.
This abridgement of the world's most authoritative dictionary of ancient Greek is based on the 1883 revision. It includes some discussion of word usage, citing examples and characteristic phrases. Generally speaking only words used by late writers and scientific terms have been omitted from the full lexicon. From Homer downwards, to the close of Attic Greek, care has been taken to include all words, as well as those used by Aristotle, Plutarch in his Lives, Polybius, Strabo, Lucian, and the writers o the New Testament.
What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates...? Find out all this and more in The Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse, and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say, and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! You can master them with the simple, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations written by lexicographer (yes, that's in there too!) Jane Solomon. Fun, colorful illustrations add whimsy to the pages. Some jobbernowls say dictionaries are anachronistic, or even obsolete, but it's kenspeckle to real bibliophiles that those vociferous ninnyhammers are just metagrobolised by the plethora of portmanteaus, neologisms, and jargon they offer. Next time you find yourself wrangling with one of these ultracrepidarians, no need to imagineer a sockdolager: just show them this book. This captivating dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.
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A resource for young learners, this series of bilingual visual dictionaries comes in a CD-ROM format to help children add to their vocabulary. Useful, everyday words are grouped into subjects so that children can focus on one set of related words at a time, while games such as word searches, jumbles, and matches help make learning fun. By clicking on a picture, users can hear the word pronounced in two languages, making this an ideal learning tool for both individual use and classroom settings. Minimum System Requirements: 32MB of available hard drive space. Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000/98; Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
A resource for young learners, this series of bilingual visual dictionaries comes in a CD-ROM format to help children add to their vocabulary. Useful, everyday words are grouped into subjects so that children can focus on one set of related words at a time, while games such as word searches, jumbles, and matches help make learning fun. By clicking on a picture, users can hear the word pronounced in two languages, making this an ideal learning tool for both individual use and classroom settings. Minimum System Requirements: 32MB of available hard drive space. Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000/98; Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
A resource for young learners, this series of bilingual visual dictionaries comes in a CD-ROM format to help children add to their vocabulary. Useful, everyday words are grouped into subjects so that children can focus on one set of related words at a time, while games such as word searches, jumbles, and matches help make learning fun. By clicking on a picture, users can hear the word pronounced in two languages, making this an ideal learning tool for both individual use and classroom settings. Minimum System Requirements: 32MB of available hard drive space. Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000/98; Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
A resource for young learners, this series of bilingual visual dictionaries comes in a CD-ROM format to help children add to their vocabulary. Useful, everyday words are grouped into subjects so that children can focus on one set of related words at a time, while games such as word searches, jumbles, and matches help make learning fun. By clicking on a picture, users can hear the word pronounced in two languages, making this an ideal learning tool for both individual use and classroom settings. Minimum System Requirements: 32MB of available hard drive space. Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000/98; Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
Easy-to-use and packed with new images and illustrations, the "Macmillan First Dictionary" is the one to beat! This "First Dictionary" offers far more than the others--it's the most updated, contains charts and tables, and features more than double the illustrations and photos than similar dictionaries. This completely revised edition has been designed especially for beginning readers.
The Oxford Mini School Spanish Dictionary is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning Spanish. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into Spanish-English and English-Spanish, with an essential verb table list in the centre with essential English translations for the different tenses. The headwords are carefully selected to suit beginners, and particular attention is given to computing, word-processing, and ICT terms. In line with curriculum requirements, there is a special section dedicated to vocabulary and phrases on Spanish life and culture. The simple layout, the alphabet down the side of each page, and the clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary and take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary comes in a handy mini-size format with a new eco-friendly binding, perfect for school bags and for taking on holiday. For downloadable fun activities in Spanish, go online to the www.oxforddictinaries.com website.
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 "Milet Picture Dictionary "is a vibrant and original picture dictionary for young children -- an educational and visual treat. It features beautiful, painterly artwork -- something completely new in a picture dictionary -- so the child's creativity will be stimulated while they learn words. Objects are set in their contexts and clearly identified, and selected objects are featured separately for emphasis and word practice. All key subjects are covered, including: home, school, food, colors, shapes, plants, animals, clothing, sports, -music and others. The dictionary comes in English and an extensive, exciting range of bilingual editions. Bilingual Editions -- $14.95
The "Milet Picture Dictionary "is a vibrant and original picture dictionary for young children -- an educational and visual treat. It features beautiful, painterly artwork -- something completely new in a picture dictionary -- so the child's creativity will be stimulated while they learn words. Objects are set in their contexts and clearly identified, and selected objects are featured separately for emphasis and word practice. All key subjects are covered, including: home, school, food, colors, shapes, plants, animals, clothing, sports, -music and others. The dictionary comes in English and an extensive, exciting range of bilingual editions. Bilingual Editions -- $14.95
The "Milet Picture Dictionary "is a vibrant and original picture dictionary for young children -- an educational and visual treat. It features beautiful, painterly artwork -- something completely new in a picture dictionary -- so the child's creativity will be stimulated while they learn words. Objects are set in their contexts and clearly identified, and selected objects are featured separately for emphasis and word practice. All key subjects are covered, including: home, school, food, colors, shapes, plants, animals, clothing, sports, -music and others. The dictionary comes in English and an extensive, exciting range of bilingual editions. Bilingual Editions -- $14.95 |
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