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Especially written to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 6+, this dictionary introduces features such as showing parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word (plurals or past tense of a verb).
For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up-to-date and extensive coverage of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
For children aged 6 and over, this clear, easy-to-use dictionary contains full sentence definitions, child-friendly example sentences and parts of speech (noun, adjective etc) as well as highlighted headwords, an A-Z index on every page and homework help with the Collins Word Wizard. Part of the new Children's Dictionary range from Collins, Collins Junior Dictionary has been especially written to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 7-8. It introduces key dictionary features such as showing parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word (for example plurals or past tense of a verb). The clear, spacious layout, highlighted headwords, guidewords and the A-Z on each page ensure that the dictionary is easy to use. Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword used in a context familiar to children. The Collins Word Wizard section gives extra help with grammar, writing and using the Internet as well as handy hints for learning tricky spellings and cool new words, themed word lists and games to play with the dictionary.
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.
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
For children aged 6 and over, this best-selling illustrated dictionary contains full sentence definitions and child-friendly example sentences as well as colourful illustrations and photographs, colour headwords and an A-Z on every page. Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary has been especially written to support the needs of children aged 6 to 8. It introduces key dictionary features such as showing parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word (for example plurals or past tense of a verb). The clear, spacious layout, colour headwords, guidewords at the top of each page plus the A-Z 'tab' index on each page ensure that the dictionary is easy-to-use. Bright, colourful illustrations and photographs support language learning AND make it fun. Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword used in a context familiar to children. The Collins Word Wizard section gives extra help with illustrated topic pages, support for writing and using the Internet as well as really useful word lists and games to play. Written by established children's dictionary author, Evelyn Goldsmith.
Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices. For children aged 6 and over, Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary contains full sentence definitions, colour headwords and child-friendly example sentences, along with beautiful colourful illustrations and photographs.
A clear, easy-to-use dictionary that provides real support for young writers and helps to build a child's vocabulary. Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword used in a context familiar to children.
