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.
Paperback • 185 pp • 279 x 210 mm View More...
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...
Take Charge of Your Writing--and Dazzle Your Instructors! It can be a challenge to achieve writing excellence, but it doesn't have to be mysterious, and it's definitely not impossible. To present powerful ideas effectively in your college essays, you need to break away from rigid rules and structures and start thinking on the page. With this book, you'll learn how to actively engage with a text, analyze it, draw informed conclusions, and then make solid claims about what you have observed. Thinking on the Page will also help you: * Think critically about what you're reading and draw questions ... View More...
Turbocharge your reasoning with Critical Thinking. Just what are the ingredients of a great argument? What is the secret to communicating your ideas clearly and persuasively? And how do you see through sloppy thinking and flim-flam? If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, then this book is for you! These days, strong critical thinking skills provide a vital foundation for academic success, and Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies offers a clear and unintimidating introduction to what can otherwise be a pretty complex topic. Inside, you'll get hands-on, lively, and fun exercise... 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...
Think Mentals 1 is the 'how-to' guide for making mental maths calculations friendly. The book includes: Preparatory units that teach early maths concepts and friendly number facts. 9 modelled computation strategies for addition and subtraction. Over 30 weeks of carefully structured and differentiated mental computation questions. Strategy revision and core maths skills questions. Weekly assessment and a Student Assessment Profile. End of unit higher-order thinking activities. Content written for the Australian Curriculum. View More...
The iMaths Foundation Program has been developed by experienced practising teachers who have ensured that the design, approach and content reflect appropriate developmental stages and current trends in early childhood education. iMaths Student Book Foundation contains: All Topics (maths concepts) required to cover the three content strands of the Australian Curriculum. Perforated pages so students can tear out and add to their folio. Coloured sticker pages used to complete Topic pages and enhance fine motor skills. Full colour layout. 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...
A continuation of book 1, My New Book of Words 2 is designed for middle and upper primary students. It features extended word lists, phonics feature pages and ample space for children to record their own words. View More...
The Australian Basic School Oxford Dictionary has been carefully compiled with the needs of students aged between 11 and 14 in mind. It is easy to use, avoiding abbreviations, symbols and other confusing conventions.This new edition has been completely revised and updated, with hundreds of new entries added that reflect the important areas of contemporary word creation. Up to date and new content Australian Curriculum content Pronunciation and UsageWord Origins Age Level: 11 - 14 Suitability: Primary and secondary school students Coverage: More than 20, 000 headwords View More...
