All the new Schofield & Sims dictionaries stand alone as excellent sources of reference. Supporting the Primary Framework for literacy the dictionaries & word books widen childrens vocabulary & improve their reading & writing skills. They have been carefully graded so that each builds on the earlier one
- thus providing a natural progression. The Schofield & Sims First Dictionary: contains more than 5000 headwords (plus short forms/plurals/alternative verb forms/comparatives/superlatives) gives help with some pronunciation features a special introduction for children What is a dictionary? gives concise instructions on How to use this book reinforces knowledge of the alphabet by providing an alphabet strip on each page & is supported by the First Dictionary & Thesaurus Activities (available separately).