Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus

This new 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 10,000 entries in alphabetical order, in a clear and accessible design, with many new photographs and illustrations. Each page is colourful, clear and accessible: simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and wordclasses. There are also panels that focus on overused words, words belonging to the same family and key language features such as connectives or apostrophes.Another unique feature is the example sentences by well-known children's authors, such as Dick King-Smith, Jacqueline Wilson and Roald Dahl. These show the words actually in use to reinforce meaning but they also hook children in to using language effectively. Unique to Oxford, they take childrenbeyond looking up a word for spelling or meaning - and into thinking about reading and writing independently.The full alphabet appears on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page - plus the dictionary quartiles are picked out in a vibrant colour. Together, these are invaluable navigation tools for the child practising their alphabet skills. Guidewords also appear on every page.Extra material at the back is accurately levelled for the curriculum at this age. It includes information for spelling success, punctuation, simple grammar, key overused words (with alternatives) as well as word origins, prefixes and suffixes.

This major new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus has new contemporary 3D artwork, and a modern, accessible look and feel. Specially written by children's word experts, it will support young creative writers at school and at home.

A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus in durable hardback format with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to build writing skills. Entries are simple and clear, and include relevant child-friendly example sentences to show children how to usedifferent words accurately. Word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words will inspire creative writing and poetry. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated, it is the perfect thesaurus for boosting vocabulary and creating confident young writers. Also available in paperback and an idealcompanion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary in durable hardback format with over 7000 up-to-date words from across all school subjects to support the higher vocabulary expectations in the new curriculum. Entries are simple and clear, and include numbered meanings, word classes,inflections and relevant child-friendly example sentences. Topic word lists help with key subject vocabulary and a new feature section provides support for tricky spellings, punctuation terms and activities to help children check and edit their writing. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated, it isthe perfect dictionary for developing dictionary skills, boosting word power and building confidence. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying freedownloadable activities.

Aimed at children aged 7+, this is an ideal illustrated first thesaurus to help develop writing skills and increase word-power. It will form a companion volume to The Oxford Illustrated Junior Dictionary . The text has been taken from The Oxford Junior Thesaurus .

This new 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus contains entries in alphabetical order, with 20,000 imaginative and adventurous synonyms with supporting example sentences. It also features useful panels focussing on overused words and writing tips. The pages are clear, accessible and include new photographs and illustrations. The full alphabet appears on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page - plus the thesaurus quartiles are picked out in vibrant colours. Together, these are invaluable navigation tools for children practising their alphabet skills. Guidewords also appear on every page. Extra material at the back is accurately levelled to the curriculum for this age. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories are excellent. More help for better writing is given with the tips for spelling success, punctuation, simple grammar, and character and setting vocabulary.

A completely new Oxford Illustrated Junior Dictionary * 10,000 words and phrases in colour * 300 new, modern and informative colour illustrations * Uses same text as new Oxford Junior Dictionary so includes up-to-date vocabulary eg. additive, Baishakhi, bar chart, biodegradable, bungee jumping * Up-to-date definitions eg. baking - when the weather is baking, it is very hot. * Pronunciation guides for difficult words eg. asthma - say ass-ma * Information on Word Families, Usage, Compounds and Derived words * Special word origins supplement at the back * No confusing abbreviations - word classes (parts of speech) and inflections written in full * Style labels (eg. Astro-turf (trademark) ) to encourage accurate use of language * Up-to-date example sentences and phrases show how words are used in context * Useful introduction and key on how to get the best out of the dictionary and Appendices