This is a brand new dictionary crammed with features to get children aged 7+ discovering words and boosting their vocabulary range. With entries from across the curriculum, clear and accessible definitions, a mixture of illustrations and photographs, help with alphabetic navigation for tricky letters (like ph- and f-), Word Story panels which provide interesting word origins, and Build Your Vocabulary panels giving synonyms and antonyms, it will help children discover lots of exciting new words and meanings easily. The look and feel of every spread is clear and easy to use. Examples taken from well-known children's books and a supplement of days, months, spelling, apostrophes and word building help makes improving vocabulary fun. This dictionary is part of a set of Oxford Primary Illustrated reference titles which include a companion thesaurus, a maths dictionary, science dictionary and computing dictionary. Looking for great word activities to match this dictionary? Find fun downloadable activities, puzzles, and word games at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

A new dictionary for children on a quest for words

Book Information
ISBN 9780192768452
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 1022g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 186mm * 21mm