A fresh new look for the Oxford Junior Dictionary which features thousands of words & phrases in alphabetical order in a clear & accessible design. Each entry contains simple easy-to-read numbered meanings word classes & age-appropriate example sentences. These are taken from well-known children's authors such as Dick King-Smith Jacqueline Wilson & Roald Dahl. They show the words actually in use to reinforce meaning & inspire children to use language more effectively making them more independent in their reading & writing. Tinted panels provide extra language information on overused words words belonging to the same family & key language topics (such as connectives or apostrophes). This is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Extra material carefully levelled for this age

Includes:: information on spelling success punctuation simple grammar key overused words (with alternatives) as well as word origins prefixes & suffixes. Navigation is easy with the guidewords & the full alphabet on every page with a dark blue tab on the letter of the page. For free additional word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.

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This new 2011 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 4 000 entries in alphabetical order new illustrations & photographs in a contemporary & easy-to-use design. Entries are simple & clear & include numbered meanings word classes inflections & example sentences. Easy to find design with the full alphabet on every page & coloured tabs dividing the alphabet into quartiles the letter of the page is highlighted & guide words show the words starting & finishing each page. Children quickly learn how to find their way around & build their alphabetical reference skills. What's more there are linked fun word activities for school & home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

This new 2011 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 4 000 entries in alphabetical order new illustrations & photographs in a contemporary & easy-to-use design. Entries are simple & clear & include numbered meanings word classes inflections & example sentences. Easy to find design with the full alphabet on every page & coloured tabs dividing the alphabet into quartiles the letter of the page is highlighted & guide words show the words starting & finishing each page. Children quickly learn how to find their way around & build their alphabetical reference skills. What's more there are linked fun word activities for school & home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

This new 2012 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus features thousands of synonyms with new illustrations & photographs in a contemporary & easy-to-use design. Entries are simple & clear & include example sentences to show the words in context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Writing tips on choosing the right word character & setting vocabulary & alternatives to words like 'nice' & 'good' are given to support young writers. Getting around the thesaurus is easy with the alphabet on every page & coloured tabs highlighting the letter of the page. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories at the back are excellent. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. What's more you can go online for fun word activities for school & home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

This new 2012 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus features thousands of synonyms with new illustrations & photographs in a contemporary & easy-to-use design. Entries are simple & clear & include example sentences to show the words in context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Writing tips on choosing the right word character & setting vocabulary & alternatives to words like 'nice' & 'good' are given to support young writers. Getting around the thesaurus is easy with the alphabet on every page & coloured tabs highlighting the letter of the page. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories at the back are excellent. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. What's more you can go online for fun word activities for school & home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

With its fresh new look the Oxford Junior Thesaurus gives children starting KS2 the best writing support. It contains entries in alphabetical order with thousands of imaginative synonyms with supporting example sentences. Many of them are age-appropriate citations from well-known children's authors such as Dick King-Smith Narinder Dhami Jacqueline Wilson & Roald Dahl. They show the words actually in use & will inspire budding writers to use language more effectively & independently. Tinted panels provide more help for better writing with related words on various topics & alternatives for overused words. This is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Extra material levelled to the curriculum for this age include tips for spelling success punctuation simple grammar character & setting vocabulary special features such as Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories & help with letter-writing including text messages. Navigation is made easy with the guide words & the full alphabet on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Dictionary. For additional fun free word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries com/schools website. ...

The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is intended as a conveniently-sized & clear large print dictionary that is particularly suitable for people with sight problems both adults & children. It has been developed in close collaboration with the RNIB who approved all aspects of the design & layout so that it meets the needs of users. This edition of the dictionary has been updated with the latest vocabulary such as broadband & bird flu. A new supplementary section has quick-reference word game material for enthusiastic puzzle-solvers. The dictionary also contains Usage Notes to help you deal with potentially sensitive & offensive terms. The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is practical & especially clear making it the perfect choice for those who prefer the convenience of a large print dictionary. The dictionary

Includes:: 12 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary & thesaurus service Oxford Dictionaries Pro updated regularly with the latest developments to words & meanings so you will have the most accurate picture of English available. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Pro. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations & access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar & punctuation guides full thesaurus information style & usage help & much more. * Terms & conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.

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The acclaimed Oxford Latin Course" has been completely revised & restructured in the light of a national survey of Classics teachers. The course is in three parts each with an accompanying Teacher's Book. Parts 1-111 are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace based closely on historical sources which develops an understanding of the times of Cicero & Augustus." ...

The acclaimed Oxford Latin Course" has been completely revised & restructured in the light of a national survey of Classics teachers. The course is in three parts each with an accompanying Teachers Book. Parts I-III are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace based closely on historical sources which develops an understanding of the times of Cicero & Augustus." ...

This second edition of the Oxford Latin Course combines the best features of both modern & traditional methods of Latin teaching from first stages to GCSE. Completely revised & restructured in the light of a nationwide survey of Classics teachers it provides an exciting stimulating approach to Latin based on the reading of original texts. Parts I-III are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace based closely on historical sources which helps students to develop an understanding of the times of Cicero & Augustus. ...