Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192767738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An easy-to-use family thesaurus to boost wordpower and spark creative writing with new vocabulary-building activities, over 40,000 synonyms and examples to help you pick the best words. Packed with high-quality photos, word webs on key topics to help with project work, overused word panels and writing tips - it is the perfect homework help.
Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus 2018
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192767738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An easy-to-use family thesaurus to boost wordpower and spark creative writing with new vocabulary-building activities, over 40,000 synonyms and examples to help you pick the best words. Packed with high-quality photos, word webs on key topics to help with project work, overused word panels and writing tips - it is the perfect homework help.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192767738
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An easy-to-use family thesaurus to boost wordpower and spark creative writing with new vocabulary-building activities, over 40,000 synonyms and examples to help you pick the best words. Packed with high-quality photos, word webs on key topics to help with project work, overused word panels and writing tips - it is the perfect homework help.
Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary
Author: Sheila Dignen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199115228
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 10,000 entries in alphabetical order, in a clear and accessible design, with many new photographs and illustrations. Each page is colourful, clear and accessible: simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and wordclasses. There are also panels that focus on overused words, words belonging to the same family and key language features such as connectives or apostrophes.Another unique feature is the example sentences by well-known children's authors, such as Dick King-Smith, Jacqueline Wilson and Roald Dahl. These show the words actually in use to reinforce meaning but they also hook children in to using language effectively. Unique to Oxford, they take childrenbeyond looking up a word for spelling or meaning - and into thinking about reading and writing independently.The full alphabet appears on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page - plus the dictionary quartiles are picked out in a vibrant colour. Together, these are invaluable navigation tools for the child practising their alphabet skills. Guidewords also appear on every page.Extra material at the back is accurately levelled for the curriculum at this age. It includes information for spelling success, punctuation, simple grammar, key overused words (with alternatives) as well as word origins, prefixes and suffixes.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199115228
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 10,000 entries in alphabetical order, in a clear and accessible design, with many new photographs and illustrations. Each page is colourful, clear and accessible: simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and wordclasses. There are also panels that focus on overused words, words belonging to the same family and key language features such as connectives or apostrophes.Another unique feature is the example sentences by well-known children's authors, such as Dick King-Smith, Jacqueline Wilson and Roald Dahl. These show the words actually in use to reinforce meaning but they also hook children in to using language effectively. Unique to Oxford, they take childrenbeyond looking up a word for spelling or meaning - and into thinking about reading and writing independently.The full alphabet appears on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page - plus the dictionary quartiles are picked out in a vibrant colour. Together, these are invaluable navigation tools for the child practising their alphabet skills. Guidewords also appear on every page.Extra material at the back is accurately levelled for the curriculum at this age. It includes information for spelling success, punctuation, simple grammar, key overused words (with alternatives) as well as word origins, prefixes and suffixes.
Children's Illustrated Thesaurus
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744038820
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Never be lost for words with this perfect reference book for young readers and writers. With more than four thousand words, Children's Illustrated Thesaurus has everything a child needs to develop their vocabulary. Each entry in the book is supported by a definition and used in a sentence as an example to explain their usage to young readers. This comprehensive book shows a range of synonyms to provide extra words that can be used during writing, from types of emotion to weather phenomenon. Colorful images and supporting illustrations place every word in context and help you better understand its meaning. With its fresh and fun design, the Children's Illustrated Thesaurus will inspire children to build a rich and vibrant vocabulary and help boost their confidence when they begin their next writing project.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744038820
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Never be lost for words with this perfect reference book for young readers and writers. With more than four thousand words, Children's Illustrated Thesaurus has everything a child needs to develop their vocabulary. Each entry in the book is supported by a definition and used in a sentence as an example to explain their usage to young readers. This comprehensive book shows a range of synonyms to provide extra words that can be used during writing, from types of emotion to weather phenomenon. Colorful images and supporting illustrations place every word in context and help you better understand its meaning. With its fresh and fun design, the Children's Illustrated Thesaurus will inspire children to build a rich and vibrant vocabulary and help boost their confidence when they begin their next writing project.
Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children
Author: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143913717X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children provides students with the tools they need to build their vocabulary, improve their writing skills, and express themselves more accurately and precisely. The thesaurus is packed with information that encourages children to expand their knowledge of the English language. With over 800 main entries and 5,000 synonyms, the Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children helps young writers make correct word choices and avoid repetition. It stimulates children's creativity and gives them a new understanding of the complex resources of language. SOME SIMON & SCHUSTER THESAURUS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLIGHTS: • More than 800 entries and 5,000 synonyms • Entries that give parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences • Easy-to-use cross-references • A complete index of all the synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and idioms • Special word banks that contain additional word choices • Unique word alerts that warn of possible problems in grammar or word use • Common phrases and idioms Synonyms that include definitions and one or more example sentences
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143913717X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children provides students with the tools they need to build their vocabulary, improve their writing skills, and express themselves more accurately and precisely. The thesaurus is packed with information that encourages children to expand their knowledge of the English language. With over 800 main entries and 5,000 synonyms, the Simon & Schuster Thesaurus for Children helps young writers make correct word choices and avoid repetition. It stimulates children's creativity and gives them a new understanding of the complex resources of language. SOME SIMON & SCHUSTER THESAURUS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLIGHTS: • More than 800 entries and 5,000 synonyms • Entries that give parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences • Easy-to-use cross-references • A complete index of all the synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and idioms • Special word banks that contain additional word choices • Unique word alerts that warn of possible problems in grammar or word use • Common phrases and idioms Synonyms that include definitions and one or more example sentences
Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools (2010)
Author: Susan Rennie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199118410
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New Oxford thesaurus, with thousands of synonyms, help avoiding pitfalls and overused words, plus How to Write Well Toolkit. Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus for real vocabulary and age-appropriate sentences. Ideal for preparing for GCSE Spoken Language Study and Creative Writing and, where allowed, using in controlled assessments.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199118410
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New Oxford thesaurus, with thousands of synonyms, help avoiding pitfalls and overused words, plus How to Write Well Toolkit. Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus for real vocabulary and age-appropriate sentences. Ideal for preparing for GCSE Spoken Language Study and Creative Writing and, where allowed, using in controlled assessments.
Oxford English Dictionary for Schools
Author: Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192756985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to build vocabulary. Ideal support for Controlled Assessments.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192756985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to build vocabulary. Ideal support for Controlled Assessments.
Oxford Primary Thesaurus
Author: Susan Rennie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192768605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This new edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus is bursting with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs which will enrich children's writing. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences from children's favourite authors model how to use differentwords in context. Alphabet tabs on every page make navigation very easy. Extra writing support is given for overused words such as nice and good, topic vocabulary at words such as animal or castle, and writing tips at words such as food, weather and clothes suggest ways to create colourfuldescriptions. Finding new and alternative words is easy, quick and fun. The Oxford Primary Thesaurus is an invaluable reference tool for pupils to reflect, edit and improve their writing. An ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192768605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This new edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus is bursting with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs which will enrich children's writing. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences from children's favourite authors model how to use differentwords in context. Alphabet tabs on every page make navigation very easy. Extra writing support is given for overused words such as nice and good, topic vocabulary at words such as animal or castle, and writing tips at words such as food, weather and clothes suggest ways to create colourfuldescriptions. Finding new and alternative words is easy, quick and fun. The Oxford Primary Thesaurus is an invaluable reference tool for pupils to reflect, edit and improve their writing. An ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
Junior Illustrated Dictionary: Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary Hardback 2011
Author: Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192732590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This major new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary has a contemporary, bright, child-friendly design. There are over 400 new 3D illustrations, photographs, diagrams and full appendices to build vocabulary. Accessible and easy to use, written to ensure meanings are clear, parts of speech and inflections are given in full.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192732590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This major new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary has a contemporary, bright, child-friendly design. There are over 400 new 3D illustrations, photographs, diagrams and full appendices to build vocabulary. Accessible and easy to use, written to ensure meanings are clear, parts of speech and inflections are given in full.
Oxford Children's Thesaurus
Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192744029
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 45,000 synonyms, age-appropriate examples and opposites make this an ideal thesaurus for homework help for children aged 8+. Key features are picked out: Overused Words panels at words such as "nice" and "good" give appropriate alternatives; Word Webs provide related words for projectwork - such as at "bird": types of birds, parts of a birds body, sounds made by birds and words for groups of birds; Writing Tips provide tips and even more vocabulary for writing.The new Creative Writing supplement shows how to create words using prefixes and suffixes, how to use idioms and similies and other was to make your writing effective and powerful. Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus, it reflects children's vocabulary and delivers support and help where it'sneeded.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192744029
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Over 45,000 synonyms, age-appropriate examples and opposites make this an ideal thesaurus for homework help for children aged 8+. Key features are picked out: Overused Words panels at words such as "nice" and "good" give appropriate alternatives; Word Webs provide related words for projectwork - such as at "bird": types of birds, parts of a birds body, sounds made by birds and words for groups of birds; Writing Tips provide tips and even more vocabulary for writing.The new Creative Writing supplement shows how to create words using prefixes and suffixes, how to use idioms and similies and other was to make your writing effective and powerful. Compiled using the Oxford Children's Corpus, it reflects children's vocabulary and delivers support and help where it'sneeded.
Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN: 9780877793748
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7. This beginner's dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator, Ruth Heller. With this indispensable learning tool, children will have fun discovering more about words, their meanings, and how to spell them. Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, and homographs and homophones Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts all about words make learning fun References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context Discover a world of information in this engaging, full-color dictionary for children!
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN: 9780877793748
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7. This beginner's dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator, Ruth Heller. With this indispensable learning tool, children will have fun discovering more about words, their meanings, and how to spell them. Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, and homographs and homophones Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts all about words make learning fun References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context Discover a world of information in this engaging, full-color dictionary for children!