This new edition of the Oxford School Atlas

Includes:: country data & easy-to-read colourful mapping presented

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The Oxford School Dictionary is newly available in a two-colour paperback with all the text of the bestselling hardback & more. Each entry contains clear definitions numbered meanings word classes inflections easy pronunciation guides supporting example sentences & notes to help with using the words accurately. There are word origins for all root words. This is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Along with this comprehensive coverage additional Study Notes in the centre of the dictionary give added value. They focus on key grammar points useful spelling tips & rules & guides on using language effectively & well. There is a friendly & useful guide to using the dictionary dealing with FAQs such as What do I use a dictionary for? How do I find the words I want? A good all-round dictionary in a clear accessible design & handy pocket format for 10 years plus. Go online for free downloadable word games puzzles & activities to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

This authoritative dictionary is a comprehensive school dictionary for primary & secondary students with its 45 000 words & phrases in alphabetical order. Each entry contains clear numbered meanings word classes inflections easy pronunciation guides supporting example sentences & notes to help with using the words accurately. There are word origins for all root words. Guidewords at the top of each page & the alphabet with a tab make it easy to navigate; the page design is clear & straightforward. There is a friendly & useful guide to using the dictionary dealing with FAQs such as What do you use a dictionary for? How do I find the words I want? Also useful are the prefixes suffixes & words & phrases from around the world that are given in full at the back. ...

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 & support on spelling grammar & 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 & 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 free downloadable word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

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 & support on spelling grammar & 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 & thesaurus entry on the same page makes it a very easy-to-use one-volume reference tool. It is powered by the Oxford Childrens Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Plus for free downloadable word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

The Oxford School French Dictionary in this handy pocket format is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning French. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into French-English & English-French with essential verb tables in the centre with useful English translations for the different tenses. The vocabulary is carefully selected to suit pupils finishing primary & going on to secondary school including up-to-date computing & ICT terms. In line with curriculum requirements there is a special section giving cultural facts & useful phrases on everyday life in France. The simple two-colour layout the alphabet down the side of each page & the clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary & take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary is exceptionally easy to use & comes with a durable linen-finish cover. For free downloadable fun activities in French go to the www.oxforddictionaries com/schools website. ...

The Oxford School German Dictionary in this handy pocket format is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning German. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into German-English & English-German with essential verb tables in the centre with useful English translations for the different tenses. The vocabulary is carefully selected to suit pupils finishing primary & going on to secondary school including up-to-date computing & ICT terms. In line with curriculum requirements there is a special section giving cultural facts & useful phrases on everyday life in Germany. The simple two-colour layout the alphabet down the side of each page & the clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary & take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary is exceptionally easy to use & comes with a durable linen-finish cover. For free downloadable fun activities in German go to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

The Oxford School Spanish Dictionary in this handy pocket format is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning Spanish. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into Spanish-English & English-Spanish with essential verb tables in the centre with useful English translations for the different tenses. The vocabulary is carefully selected to suit pupils finishing primary & going on to secondary school including up-to-date computing & ICT terms. In line with curriculum requirements there is a special section giving cultural facts & useful phrases on everyday life in Spain. The simple two-colour layout the alphabet down the side of each page & the clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary & take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary is exceptionally easy to use & comes with a durable linen-finish cover. For free downloadable fun activities in Spanish go to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

This edition of the Oxford School Spelling Dictionary has been revised to include new words & has been fully updated in line with modern spelling & the curriculum.. Its new layout makes this book simple & accessible with the alphabet on each page a colour thumb tab & guide words at the top of each page. Locating words has never been so quick & simple
- here is the perfect book to make spelling easy & make children confident that they have got it right. The footnotes throughout help build spelling knowledge & lead children from an incorrect look-up to the right word easily. Panels give extra information on spelling rules to put the building blocks of learning in place. A great tool for supporting writers both at home & school.
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The Oxford School Thesaurus is newly available in paperback. It has all the text of the hardback with thousands of synonyms & up-to-date example sentences. Each entry is in alphabetical order with its word class & a broad range of imaginative synonyms & supporting example sentences. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Tinted panels give more synonyms for words that are often overused for example put nice or say. Topic panels focus on curriculum vocabulary for the classroom. This authoritative thesaurus is the ideal companion to the pocket-sized Oxford School Dictionary. It has the same accessible design with guide words & the full alphabet on every page with a tab on the letter of the page to help with navigation. Plus for free downloadable word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...