A perfect resource for primary students as they learn and develop. The Heinemann Lower Primary Dictionary supports younger students with illustrations that link words to meanings, and a student-friendly design that helps them find what they are looking for as easily as possible. Older and more confident students can graduate to the Heinemann Primary Dictionary, which includes a greater selection of words, and useful information on etymology. Key features of the Heinemann Primary Dictionary include: Over 13,500 headwords. Simple pronunciation guide. Information on usag... View More...
It is a common fallacy that mathematics does not require students to write. The writing demands of this subject are different from other subjects. The writing must be correct and the mathematics accurate. This book provides students with language in the form of sentence starters, connectives and useful mathematical language to enable them to write correctly. How to write what you want to say ... in mathematics: a guide for students of mathematics who know what they want to say but can't find the words provides parents, teachers and students with a unique tool for improving mathematical writing... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary is the perfect reference for the school, home or office. It has been compiled with Australian secondary students in mind, and its concise and convenient format makes it equally ideal for general reference. It presents an extensive up-to-date coverage of English as it is used in the Australian context. Features of the Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary: More than 50,000 words and phrases. More than 80,000 definitions. New words reflecting changes in the Australian experience -- street journalism, crowdfunding, battlefield tourism, regift, win... View More...
A shrinkwrap set which includes 1 x the Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary and 1 x Macmillan Australian Pocket Thesaurus. The Macmillan Australian Pocket Dictionary is the perfect reference for school, home or office. It has been compiled with Australian secondary students in mind, and its concise and convenient format makes it equally ideal for general references. It presents an extensive up-to-date coverage of English as it is used in the Australian context. The Macmillan Australian Pocket Thesaurus is a companion volume to the Macquarie Australian Pocket Dictionary. In the form ... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary is designed as a school student's first dictionary. It has been specifically written for Australian students aged 6 to 10 years, and is the essential companion for them at the start of their language education. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new words and definitions reflecting our changing modern world. Features of the Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary: more than 4500 words and phrases updated with new words and definitions clear definitions example sentences and phrases vocabulary extension usage notes spell... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference tool for students aged from 10 to 15 years. It has been specifically written for Australian students, and is an essential aid for them as they explore our language and develop their own language skills. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with hundreds of new words reflecting technological and cultural developments in our modern world. Features of the Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary 2nd Edition: · more than 20,000 words and phrases · updated with new wo... View More...
The Macmillan Australian Student Thesaurus 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference tool for students aged from 10 to 15 years. It has been specifically written as an aid for Australian students as they explore our language and develop their own language skills. The Macmillan Australian Student Thesaurus 2nd Edition is a companion volume to the Macmillan Australian Student Dictionary 2nd Edition. While the dictionary provides definitions, the thesaurus provides lists of similar words (synonyms) which aid students in finding ways to express themselves better in a variety of written or spoken co... View More...
This picture dictionary is for children who are in their first year of reading. The dictionary:- entertains with attractive illustrations- presents each word clearly to assist young readers- conveys the meaning in easy-to-read, helpful sentences- encourages children to use a dictionary. Children at this stage of development are building on early competence in spoken and written language. They are also adapting what they know about language to communicate more effectively. Guided use of the Macquarie Children's Dictionary will enhance children's understanding about some simple features of writt... View More...
The Macquarie Early Primary Dictionary is based on its forerunner, the My First Macquarie Dictionary. Under its new title, it has been fully revised based on the research undertaken for the fifth edition of The Macquarie Dictionary. It is written especially for 6-10 year olds who are beginning an exciting journey of discovering the world of words and their meanings. Key features include: - Over 4,000 colour headwords with definitions in clear, natural language - More than 500 new words including words with an environmental theme such as fossil fuel and sustainability - Sample sentences to sh... View More...
Macquarie Pocket Dictionary 4E with Bonus Pocket Thesaurus, Australia's National Dictionary, this fourth edition belongs to the proud pedigree of the Macquarie Dictionary, widely recognised as Australia's national dictionary. The highly successful Macquarie Pocket Dictionary draws on the same research and computer database to create the most authoritative, up-to-date and definitive record of Australian English currently available in a pocket format. It is written in a clear and accessible format for a home, school and office audience. KEY FEATURES • More than 80,000 entries • Over 3... View More...
The Macquarie Primary Dictionary is based on its forerunner, the Macquarie Junior Dictionary. Under its new title, it has been fully revised based on the research undertaken for the fifth edition of The Macquarie Dictionary. As a primary dictionary, it is designed specifically to develop and consolidate the language acquisition of upper primary students. Key features include: - Over 12,300 colour headwords with definitions in clear, natural language - More than 700 new words including words with an environmental focus such as carbon capture and ecological footprint - Sample phrases and sente... View More...
Macquarie School Dictionary 3E (Hardback) with Bonus Compact Speller, Australia's National Dictionary, the third edition of the best-selling Macquarie School Dictionary provides students with a fully updated, authoritative and user-friendly guide to language in both its traditional and contemporary usage. Entries have been especially selected from the Macquarie Dictionary database to meet the needs of students in the secondary school years. This new edition features: • More than 19,000 colour headwords and over 32,000 definitions • Over 1,000 new entries including headwords such as vo... View More...
The Australian Basic School Oxford Dictionary has been carefully compiled with the needs of students aged between 10-16 in mind. This new edition has been completely revised and updated, with hundreds of new entries added that reflect the important areas of contemporary word creation. Updated content. Grammar and Reference guide. Pronunciation and Usage. More than 20,000 headwords. Paperback . 480 pp . 181 x 111 mm View More...
This all-in-one reference contains the complete text of the Australian School Dictionary and the Australian School Thesaurus, with dictionary entries at the front and thesaurus entries at the back. This combined dictionary and thesaurus is an ideal reference for students to improve their communication and writing skills. Over 20,000 dictionary headwordsOver 10,000 similar and related wordsInteresting word origins and usage notes where doubt or error is commonPaperback * 854 pp * 210 x 135 mm View More...
Firmly established as Australia’s best-selling school dictionary, this sixth edition of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary includes more than 20,000 headwords suitable for school aged children between 10-16 years. A special feature of this dictionary is a specially written Grammar and Reference guide.Updated contentGrammar and Reference guideMore than 20,000 headwords Paperback. 540 pages. View More...
This essential reference contains the complete text of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary in a handy ringbinder format.
This dictionary includes over 20,000 headwords, reflecting the important areas of contemporary word creation.
Updated content.
Grammar and Reference guide.
Word origins.
More than 20,000 headwords.
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The Australian Pocket Oxford Dictionary (APOD) is an indispensable guide to English as it is written and spoken in Australia. First published in 1976, the APOD is Australia's bestselling dictionary. Extensive and versatile, this dictionary is firmly established as Australia's favourite reference in schools, homes, and offices and provides unrivalled coverage of Australian English.
Featuring over 500 new words, this eighth edition of the APOD commemorates 30 years of the Australian National Dictionary Centre at the Australian National University in Canberra. To celebrate this anniversary, a... View More...
The Letters and Sounds My Beginner's Dictionary develops early spelling and dictionary skills. It assists young children with spelling and written language. Teaches alphabetical order. Develops dictionary skills to locate words. My Beginner's 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 asked for words. In Part Two, each page is associated with a theme fr... View More...
This is a new maths dictionary that gives students a full understanding of the language of Mathematics, as well as mathematical content. The Excel Junior High School Maths Study Dictionary (Years 7 –10): is extremely comprehensive with over 300 pages of definitions has over 1000 Maths terms defined is something you can use for 4 secondary years is based on Australia n state syllabuses has been specifically colour-coded for each letter of the alphabet has over 1000 diagrams to help explain new concepts clearly has over 150 colour photographs to engage t he student has actual question and answ... View More...
My New Book of Words 1 features commonly used words, illustrated examples to aid understanding and ample space for children to record their own words. The 'theme' pages include detailed illustrations for children to discover new words. View More...
