Children’s / Teenage reference: Dictionaries and Languages
Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary has been fully updated to reflect contemporary and relevant vocabulary for primary age children. New words, many of which have emerged from significant events in the world, such as vlog, AI, VR, or carbon cycle, have been added. Words such as bubble, viral, tag, cloud and chat have been updated to include their new senses. All entries are clear and simply explained and word classes and inflections are given in full. Word origins are given in ''Did you know?'' notes and ''Spelling alerts'' flag tricky spellings. The extended supplement has been crafted to enable children to discover vocabulary connections and to improve their writing with spelling tips, grammar and punctuation help. Top tips and proofing skills help with their vocabulary and writing skills. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power.
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford School Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis paperback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Key features include:• New words, such as eSports, vlog, net-zero and eco-friendly, have been added• Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now• Clear, simple and accessible format with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full• Created using the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique database of millions of words written for and by children• Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams• Free, downloadable supporting resources available from the Oxford Education website• For children aged 10+ and in year 6 or 7
£7.59
Oxford University Press Oxford School Thesaurus
Book SynopsisAn important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus, with new words on contemporary topics such as technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms help to improve writing skills, for creative writing and non-fiction. Essential spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes it perfect for progress from primary to secondary school. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.
£7.59
LDA ACE Spelling Dictionary
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£14.39
Oxford University Press Oxford Mini School Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Key features include:• New words, such as eSports, vlog, net-zero and eco-friendly, have been added• Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now• Clear, simple and accessible format with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full• Created using the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique database of millions of words written for and by children• Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams• Free, downloadable supporting resources available from the Oxford Education website• For children aged 10+ and in year 6 or 7
£5.96
Oxford University Press Oxford School Thesaurus
Book SynopsisAn important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus, with new words on contemporary topics such as technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms help to improve writing skills, for creative writing and non-fiction. Essential spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes it perfect for progress from primary to secondary school. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford School Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.
£11.69
OUP Oxford Oxford Students Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Oxford Student''s Dictionary is fully revised, with new curriculum vocabulary and up-to-date meanings. This is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+ who need clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. The new supplement gives spelling, punctuation and grammar tips for exam success, how to interpret exam command words and tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Every Word Tells a Story
Book SynopsisIn Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinary etymology, word origin and a definition.Trade Review“An A-Z of etymological exploration. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts exploring the origins of everyday words and how the English Language evolved. Each word has a story, the origin and definition paired with humorous illustrations by Ian Morris.” * The Bookseller *'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *“Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *“Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *“the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *"The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Big Book of ABC
Book SynopsisTake a whistle-stop tour through the alphabet from amazing aardvarks, big brown bears and crazy cats to dancing ducks, naughty narwhals and sleeping sloths. With gorgeous illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, simple facts and capital and little letters on every page, this is a lovely book to share with a young child.
£9.49
Oxford University Press Oxford Students Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Oxford Student''s Dictionary is fully revised, with new curriculum vocabulary and up-to-date meanings. This is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+ who need clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. The new supplement gives spelling, punctuation and grammar tips for exam success, how to interpret exam command words and tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper.
£9.89
Eleven Plus Exams 11+ Reference Mathematics Dictionary Plus
Book SynopsisReplaces ISBN 9781908684493. The Mathematics Dictionary Plus is an outstanding companion publication to the First Past the Post Series published by ElevenPlusExams. The book catalogues definitions of key mathematical concepts using accessible language, accompanied by various styles of questions to ensure a thorough understanding of their practical applications. Covering words used in topics set by all major examination boards, and illustrated with clear diagrams, this is a comprehensive reference volume that all students reaching 11 plus, Common Entrance examinations, Key Stage 2 and beyond will find invaluable. Each definition is accompanied by an illustrative example to ensure understanding, followed by sets of questions with two tiers of difficulty, entitled Test yourself and Challenge yourself. Includes answers to all questions.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers School Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThe must-have Back to School thesaurus for Year 7.This English School Thesaurus is the essential word finder for all students of English. Developed with teachers to support the requirements of the school National Curriculum, this English student thesaurus has a clear and easy-to-use layout, with an alphabetical indicator on each page, making it easy to find information quickly.This Collins pocket thesaurus includes thousands of synonyms and antonyms as well as short definitions for all main entry words. Examples are given for all synonyms to show how they are used and to help students choose the right one for their context. The more synonyms' feature and types of' panels help to extend students' vocabulary and extra help is given to help avoid overuse of very common words. A special section focusses on writing skills and helps students to use language effectively and achieve success in all areas of written work. For more on English language usage, the Collins School Dictionary and Thes
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Collins COBUILD Primary Learners Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe Collins COBUILD Primary Learner''s Dictionary is an engaging illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools.Ideal for young learners of English and primary school students who are studying through the medium of English, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's Dictionary has been extensively updated to cover all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Throughout the dictionary, learners will find hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and there is also a useful full colour illustrated supplement of esTrade ReviewNo more guessing games or relying on teacher intuition. Working from a regularly updated corpus of over 4.5 billion words taken from authentic sources, Collins COBUILD products provide learner-friendly resources on how words are really used. (Dr Wayne Trotman, Teacher-Trainer, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Turkey)
£14.39
Oxford University Press Oxford Mini School Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThe pocket-sized edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus is perfect for use by children aged 10+ in the classroom or at home. Complete with focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms this dictionary is ideal for building vocabulary and helping children to progress from primary to secondary school. Key features include:• Up-to-date and relevant vocabulary to support today''s students with language and writing• Clear, accessible, age-appropriate examples relevant to the language children use in real life, in their reading and writing• Builds essential literacy and writing skills with spelling, grammar and punctuation support and tips for creative writing• Powered by the up-to-date and contemporary analysis of the Oxford Children''s Corpus, the largest bank of children''s language in English• For children aged 10+ and children in years 6 or 7
£5.96
Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Thesaurus
Book SynopsisAn important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Thesaurus with new words, which emerge from significant events in the world, such as technology, climate change and the pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms to help improve writing skills and boost confidence with words. Essential breakdown of appropriate synonym usage, examples, word webs, writing tips, overused words and expanded end matter supports young learners in their vocabulary explorations to empower language development. It is the ideal thesaurus for improving writing skills and exploring creativity.
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Illustrated Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis new colourful dictionary is for children aged 7+ eager to discover new words and spellings. Not only does it feature clear definitions, word origins, and synonyms but the letters start with fun facts, tips help with navigation, examples come from favourite books and the supplement gives extra vocabulary too.
£9.89
OUP Oxford Oxford School Dictionary Thesaurus
Book SynopsisA one-stop dictionary & thesaurus for upper primary students.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.
£10.44
OUP Oxford Oxford School Dictionary Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThe 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.
£12.59
Oxford University Press Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary is an easy home and school reference tool. With words ordered by their initial phonic sound and colourful illustrations by Alex Brychta and the familiar Oxford Reading Tree characters, it helps children using synthetic phonics and prepare for the screening check. Supported by the Floppy''s Phonics Sounds and Letters Programme, it follows the Alphabetic Code Chart of sounds and alternative spellings that children learn at school. There are subsections to show how the same sounds appear in the middle or at the end of a word and a separate section of the long vowel sounds and their alternative spellings. With this dictionary, it easy to explain how ''sun'' and ''Cinderella'' both start with the ''s'' sound and how ''dance'' has the same ''s'' sound at the end, while ''egg'' and ''eat'' start with the same letter but different sounds. There is additional phonics support material and audio on the Oxford Owl website, www.oxfordowl.co
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers School Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7.This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (Key Stage 3 and GCSE).Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions relating to Covid-19 (coronavirus, lockdown), environmental issues (biodegradable, deforestation, global warming, sustainable), and technology (avatar, cloud, meme, stream, virtual), as well as national curriculum subject vocabulary, this dictionary is perfect for students to use in class and at home.The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. A special section 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. A paperback edition of this dictionary is also available (9780008257927).
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers English Pocket Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe 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 phrasesCollins 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.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Primary School Dictionary
Book SynopsisBag the perfect KS2 dictionary this Back to School.This Primary Dictionary for kids age 7+ (KS2) is designed to build confidence and develop young learners' language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom.Containing up-to-date coverage of a range of everyday words and vocabulary from different subject areas including the environment (deforestation, global warming) and technology (avatar, cloud, vlog), this illustrated primary student dictionary offers additional language tips and beautifully annotated illustrations to help pupils with more complex language.Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are provided to help build a strong vocabulary while the Word Wizard' section provides in-depth support on grammar, punctuation and spelling.For more illustrated learning support, our Primary Thesaurus (9780008222055) is also available.
£999.99
Milet Publishing New Mini Picture Dictionary
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£8.50
Milet Publishing New Mini Picture Dictionary EnglishBengali
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£8.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated English Dictionary
Book SynopsisA comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speech indicators, example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words. Also contains information on parts of speech, the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language.Trade ReviewA fascinating book to leaf through, with illustrations ranging from a motorbike with all parts labelled to an orange-kneed tarantula. * Newbury Weekly News *
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.The perfect word reference to broaden your knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown together for easy reference, with synonyms clearly shown in shaded boxes. Presented in a durable hardback binding.Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites you need on the same page.The book is designed for easy use, with alphabet thumb tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted in bold type. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.
£10.44
Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Grammar Punctuation and Spelling
Book SynopsisWith a clear, colour layout and quirky bird characters to make it fun to use, this is a dictionary with a difference. The book divides into sections - the first provides explanations for all the grammar terms required for the primary curriculum, the second, punctuation marks and when to use them, and the third section provides spelling rules, tips and examples. New for this edition is a fourth section on how to discover different words and to grow your vocabulary. This provides perfect support for building language in context and improving literacy skills at the end of primary school. Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary of tricky spellings - with no meanings - but with hints and tips on how to avoid making spelling mistakes. These words are chosen using analysis of real children''s writing in the Oxford Children''s Corpus. It is a valuable resource for preparation for tests at the end of primary school. Online activities provide for easy practice at home or can be used as part
£10.44
New Island Books What's That as Gaeilge: An English-Irish
Book SynopsisWhat's That as Gaeilge? will help you to express in Irish the most common idioms in everyday English. The Irish equivalents suggested in this phrasebook are colourful and exciting, many with cultural, mythological and philosophical significance and even a few emerging from the Gaelscoileanna ‘newspeak’. They will improve and enrich your spoken Irish skills for an upcoming oral examination or if you simply want to make your written and spoken Irish a tad more colloquial. This book is ideal for anyone interested in the beauty, flavour and rhythm of the living, modern language.
£11.69
Magic Cat Publishing The Little Book of Love
Book SynopsisJourney around the world in this beautiful exploration of language that invites little learners into the many wonderful ways to say, share and show love. This delightful pocket-size book offers 100 loving words or phrases and its meaning, along with a tradition or activity related to each culture, beautifully illustrated by Instagram star Annelies Draws.Celebrate your child''s curiosity and their love for friends and family as they: Learn a word or phrase from 100 languages See how love is expressed in different countries and cultures Get a unique look into the lives of others across the globe Discover cosy illustrations from bestselling artist Annelies DrawsMore in the SeriesThe Little Book of Love is part of the beautiful and informative ''Little Book of'' series. Complete the series and nurture your child''s curiosity as they explore the world around them with The Little Book o
£11.69
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Phrasal Verbs Dictionary
Book SynopsisA new edition, providing clear and simple explanations of around 6,000 phrasal verbs in use in British, American and Australian English today.
£29.64
Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone Junior English Dictionary
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£10.44
Oxford University Press Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins Oxford
Book SynopsisThis new paperback edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins gives an engaging insight into the origins of the everyday language we use. It provides additional language support and information through funny and absorbing word histories, feature entries on especially curious, ''yucky'', and ''mind-boggling'' words, and a full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more. John Ayto, top word expert, entertains all ages from eight to eighty with this informative and humorous dictionary and language reference tool. Downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford Very First Dictionary
Book SynopsisA fully illustrated alphabetical first dictionary for 4-5 year-olds.A fresh new look for the Oxford Very First Dictionary which introduces children aged 4+ to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way. The dictionary has over 300 familiar words, each with a simple definition and an illustration which reinforces the definition. Each page is clearly laid out so it is easy to pick out the main features - the alphabet down the side of the page, the letter of the page you are on in red. A lovely extra for this age level is the illustrated opening letter - A shows a juicy apple, B shows some buzzing bees. There is also a fully illustrated section at the end with vocabulary on topics related to first learning, e.g. colours, numbers, shapes, days and months, as well as a list of common words and a simple introduction to grammar with a list of verbs or ''doing words''. This is a great introduction to the world of dictionaries. For downloadable fun word games, puzzles, and activities, go
£7.59
Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary
Book SynopsisA new edition of this favourite illustrated alphabetical dictionary of key maths terms and concepts from the curriculum. An essential dictionary for children aged 8-11 to use at both home and school, with around 1000 words and meanings and a thematic supplement on focus areas.
£9.49
Oxford University Press Oxford Childrens Colour Dictionary
Book SynopsisNew edition! The Oxford Children''s Colour Dictionary is clear and colourful, ideal for reference, homework help and exploring language. With simple meanings and clear definitions, children can expand their vocabulary and check their spelling with ease. The design is bright and accessible, with the full alphabet on every page to make finding words easy, and illustrations to bring words to life. Helpful information on how to use words, word families and compounds words aids both children''s spelling and their understanding of language. New for this edition is a supplement on spelling, grammar and punctuation to support the curriculum and help with homework, and specially written Top Writing Tips from the best-selling children''s authors Charlie Higson, Andy Stanton, Jeremy Strong and Jacqueline Wilson, help young writers get started. The Oxford Children''s Colour Dictionary is the perfect handy dictionary for reading, writing and spelling, both at home and at school. For lots of downloa
£8.54
Rockridge Press Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for
Book SynopsisWhere do words come from??Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word originsThe English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language.Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there?s a whole world of English words to uncover!This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches?Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions?Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits?Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids.
£13.49
Oxford University Press Oxford School Spelling Punctuation and Grammar
Book SynopsisWith a clear, colour layout, this is a dictionary with a difference. It covers all the grammar terms required for the KS3 curriculum, punctuation marks and when to use them, and spelling rules, tips and examples. New for this edition is a section on vocabulary and usage which provides perfect support for building language in context and improving writing skills in secondary school. Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary of tricky spellings with hints and tips on how to avoid making common spelling mistakes. These words are chosen using analysis of real children''s writing in the Oxford Children''s Corpus. This unique dictionary is a valuable resource for exam preparation, including GCSEs. Online activities provide easy practice at home or can be usedas part of lesson starters and homework. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Primary Thesaurus
Book SynopsisBag the perfect KS2 thesaurus this Back to School.This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 7 and over (Key Stage 2) and supports today''s primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers.A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children's creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word.A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word.Additional word power features on frequently used words encourage children to be more creative in their word choice.Thematic pages help build vocabulary through carefully selected visually-appealing illustrations.
£10.44
Simon & Schuster The Queens English
Book SynopsisThis young readers adaptation of The Queens’ English is a nonfiction illustrated reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language.This playful, richly illustrated visual dictionary is the perfect book for anyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like “boi,” “drag,” or “demisexual,” the history of the word “queer,” and the wonderfully diverse, wide-ranging histories that have contributed to LGBTQIA+ culture and vocabulary. Drawing from traditions as divergent as the ancient poet Sappho to the underground ball scene of the 1980s, from the Stonewall Riots to RuPaul’s Drag Race, this glossary is a colorful compendium—and a celebration of every king, queen, butch, femme, trans, folx, and enby who has shaped the history, identity, and limitless imagination of queerness.
£15.29
IBS Books English-Gujarati & Gujarati-English One-to-One
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£20.85
Quarto Publishing PLC The Dictionary of Difficult Words: With more than
Book SynopsisWhat 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, colourful 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.Trade Review'a fantastically fun family book' * Let Them Be Small *'fantastic for dipping into or reading right through ... some wonderful notes at the beginning about the parts of speech, and how to work out what a word means and how to pronounce it, as well as some simple notes at the end about usage, and all written in a bouncy light tone, which feels friendly and yet still authoritative. Quite a frabjous book.' * Minerva Reads *'will amaze even the most eloquent wordsmith (adult or child!)' * Angels and Urchins *‘A fun, playful and clever book brimming with perplexing words … You could have a lot of fun just pronouncing the words, as well as trying to get them into everyday language. A wonderfully whimsical celebration of words.’ * Just Imagine *'A brilliant way to encourage children to appreciate the beauties of our language and to extend their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. Wonderful!’ * Parents in Touch *'EXCEPTIONAL. My mam and I just sat for a good half an hour finding new words.' -- Steph * alittlebutalot, Twitter *'GORGEOUS book. We started out with me quizzing 11-year-old, but she found it more fun to quiz me.' -- Lynne Murphy, Professor at Sussex University * Twitter *'Highly recommended' * Gretchen McCulloch, Twitter *
£16.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Childrens Visual Dictionary
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£21.25
Gill Foclóiropedia
Book SynopsisThis 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.
£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers Gem School Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling Gem format.This handy mini-sized dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for use in class and at home.Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions relating to Covid-19 (coronavirus, lockdown), environmental issues (biodegradable, deforestation, global warming, sustainable), and technology (avatar, cloud, meme, stream, virtual), as well as national curriculum subject vocabulary, this dictionary is the perfect reference tool for students up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE.Including a guide to punctuation, spelling and grammar, this handy dictionary will give students confidence in class, and support them during home study.
£8.97
OUP Oxford Oxford First Grammar Punctuation and Spelling
Book SynopsisColourful 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.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Childrens Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.Help children age 7+ (KS2) develop their writing skills at home and in the classroom with this colourful, easy-to-use Collins Children's Thesaurus, fully up-to-date to the latest Key Stage 2 curriculum.This illustrated thesaurus provides support for pupils' creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym as well as sample sentences for each word. A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word. Thematic pages throughout this Collins thesaurus helps improve vocabulary through beautifully illustrated visuals. For more illustrated learning support, our Children's Dictionary (9780008271176) is also available.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Gem School Thesaurus Trusted support for learning
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11 and above in the best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time.Written specially to help with school work and homework, you will find thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed.This mini thesaurus has a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word.Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use.The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above.Using a thesaurus has never been easier!
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