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... View More...
Grammar Essentials: A Reference Dictionary. For ages 9+, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Secondary. This invaluable reference presents concise information about the essential elements of English grammar. Parts of speech, figures of speech, punctuation, common grammatical difficulties and confused words are explained in an easy-to-understand way, complete with defining examples. Suitable for both primary and secondary students, this resource is also an excellent teacher reference. Keep it handy and use it often to enhance your writing and to check its accuracy. 95 pages. View More...
Levels: Ages 11+, Year 6 and Secondary. This is a unique resource suitable for the general reader as well as for teachers.
The ultimate, one-stop handbook for anyone who may need an authoritative reference.
250 self-contained, clearly explained grammar entries illustrated with real-life resources.
Takes into account the changing nature of our language.
Presents an unbiased, objective view of grammar ‘rules’, based on accepted usage. View More...
The most comprehensive, up-to-date middle primary thesaurus in Australia. An essential reference for students as they build word knowledge skills to utilise in their writing. Over 50,000 bold, red headwords Example sentences show words used in context Cross-references to related words included Special panels provide a range of related words to widen vocabulary and extend topic work Running alphabet strip on every page to assist students to locate a specific letter easily View More...
An up-to-date, A–Z portable spelling reference that is in tune with current Australian usage. This tiny speller contains a mighty 13,440 words, arranged alphabetically. The addition of a suffix in many words is italicised. The base word is not italicised, and as such is the correct spelling for the shortened form of the word. View More...
Australia's most comprehensive Middle Primary dictionary, covering all the latest words students need to know, and featuring a special study section. Special Study Pages in the centre of the dictionary contain fun information about words and grammar, a map of Australia showing the Aboriginal languages that have given us some of our words, and a table of handy hints for spelling.Over 25,000 bold, blue headwords with simple and concise definitionsExample sentences to show words in contextPronunciation guide given for difficult or unusual words View More...
The Brainy Bug Beginner's Dictionary New South Wales develops early spelling and dictionary skills, using NSW Foundation Style font. It assists young children with spelling and written language by: Teaching alphabetical order. Developing dictionary skills to locate words. Brainy Bug Dictionary includes letters and words in alphabetical order and allows each child to keep a record of their own frequently used words. In Part One, word lists appear in alphabetical order from A to Z. Listed under the letter on each page are a number of basic, most frequently used words. In Part Two, eac... View More...
The Brainy Bug Beginner's Dictionary Victoria/Western Australia develops early spelling and dictionary skills, using Victorian Modern Cursive Script. It assists young children with spelling and written language by: Teaching alphabetical order. Developing dictionary skills to locate words. Brainy Bug Dictionary includes letters and words in alphabetical order and allows each child to keep a record of their own frequently used words. In Part One, word lists appear in alphabetical order from A to Z. Listed under the letter on each page are a number of basic, most frequently used words. ... View More...
The Writing Time Early Years Dictionary develops early spelling and dictionary skills, using Queensland Beginner's Alphabet. It assists young children with spelling and written language by: Teaching alphabetical order. Developing dictionary skills to locate words. Writing Time Dictionary includes letters and words in alphabetical order and allows each child to keep a record of their own frequently used words. In Part One, word lists appear in alphabetical order from A to Z. Listed under the letter on each page are a number of basic, most frequently used words. In Part Two, each page... View More...
This dictionary is an essential guide to the mathematical language and concepts used in Australian Primary Schools. Written with the young reader in mind, this dictionary provides clear and simple definitions. Filled with photos and diagrams, this colourful reference book will bring the language of mathematics to life for primary school students. Also included are many charts, including symbols, abbreviations, shapes, prime numbers, Roman numerals and fraction and measurement conversion tables. View More...
The Primary Maths Handbook is the essential reference resource for students, teachers and parents. Updated to include all the latest terminology and mathematical concepts covered in the Australian Mathematics Curriculum. The handbook includes: diagrams and worked examples handbook section that is divided into the Australian Mathematics Curriculum strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.mathematical concepts that are explained in detail, with clear diagrams and illustrations to aid understanding a quick-reference dictionary that has simple languag... View More...
This updated edition contains another 300 new entries compiled by practising teachers from around Australia. Word inclusions span subjects such as physical geography, science and IT, as well as words relating to recreation, media, technology, food and popular culture. Word images links (WILs) focus on visual literacy and challenge readers to connect words, images and ideas. The Heinemann Australian Student Dictionary 7th Edition has the following key features: Extended 'Language Note' boxes featuring tips on writing. Tricky Words' boxes that clarify meaning and use of similar or confusing wor... View More...
Maths handbook for teachers and parents explains in detail the content of the Australian Mathematics Curriculum from Years 3–9 and in some cases beyond. It also includes a brief coverage of the content from early childhood up to Year 2. The authors, all experienced mathematics educators, give the simplest explanations of how to tackle maths problems, providing background information and clearly-worked examples. If you are not sure of the steps such as those required to teach students how to create and read a graph, complete a calculation or solve an equation in algebra, then this book is ... View More...
Levels: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. Mathematical terms, tables and concepts.
Written by leading mathematical educators, Paul Swan, Linda Marshall and Jack Bana.
In language it is common for a parent, teacher or student to make use of a dictionary to check the spelling, meaning, pronunciation or origin of a word. In mathematics, however, where language can often prove to be a stumbling block, it is rare for a dictionary to be consulted. In this publication we have tried to give brief and simple explanations of terms without sacrificing accuracy.
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Comprehensive li... View More...
Colourful and fun-to-use, this first reference book divides into three sections: grammar, punctuation, and spelling. In the first section, there are simple meanings, with friendly examples and interactive questions, for all the grammar terms required by the curriculum. Then it gives the punctuation marks and shows how to use them and finally provides rules and tips to support first spelling. At the back is an alphabetical dictionary of the curriculum words that children need to know, including tricky words, and fun ways to remember how to spell them. A cast of colourful, friendly birds give pa... View More...
The Pearson Illustrated Maths Dictionary 5th edition is a revised and improved edition of Australia’s best-selling mathematics dictionary incorporating all the mathematical terms in the Australian Curriculum glossary. Compatible with the Australian Curriculum. New, more engaging design. Over 80 new entries to cater for students up to year 10. Photographs replacing some illustrations where appropriate. Theme colours for letters and matching colour tabs for improved navigation. An index at the back of the book. Accurate definitions written in clear... View More...
A fully intergrated entry format Lower Primary dictionary and thesaurus. This book draws on the latest Oxford Wordlist research from students' common word use in their first three years of school. Dictionary headwords and thesaurus entries wtih customised fonts to find words easily, plus side alphabet guides Includes current words, meaningful for today's Australian children Clear definitions are reinforced by example sentences Simple respelling system to aid pronunciation Word origins are explained while synonyms and antonyms are included within dictionary entries Each of the 307 Oxford Wordli... View More...
My Macquarie Word Book, Queensland Beginner's Alphabet is a personal dictionary for students in the first 3 years at school. This great spelling resource includes the most common high-frequency words, and space for students to record their own words from their reading and writing activities. Special features: •alphabet reference chart on back cover for students learning the alphabet •alphabet guide down side of each page •each letter has a fun illustration showing two nouns and a verb •includes space for digraphs ch, sh, th and wh •plenty of space for students to add t... View More...
A Thesaurus for Young Writers. Other Words will assist young writers to express their thoughts and feelings accurately in writing. It will extend their vocabularies and develop their confidence as writers. It is the ideal first thesaurus, with extensive wordlists in alphabetical orders by keywords commonly used by young students. Features: * a clear and lively collection of words * fun cartoons to inspire creativity * index and simple cross-references * appendixes with special subject wordlists, such as animals, civics, environment View More...
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