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Collins First Picture Dictionary is a colourful dictionary that teaches very young children simple word and picture association. It contains a selection of common everyday words, grouped in familiar themes. Each word is accompanied by a bold, colourful illustration, and many spreads also feature an action-packed scene incorporating the words. / A special feature of the dictionary are the questions posed by the cat, the dog and the family of children who appear throughout the book. These questions help parents and teachers to share the book with their children, encouraging them to look closely at the words and pictures, and talk about what they see / The dictionary opens with an introduction for adults, explaining how to get the most out of the book, and ends with a range of fun spreads that explore simple concepts such as colour, numbers and 'doing' words / Simple illustrations support every word to help children read and learn / For ages 2+

This valuable new reference fills all your speaking and writing needs. With more than 400,000 definitions, synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idioms you will always be able to find the right word. A Handbook of Style and special sections on Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical and Geographical Names, and Commonly Used Signs and Symbols are handy references. Also included are useful tables like The Metric System, Weights and Measures, Money, Chemical Elements, and more. Additionally, Webster's New Explorer Dictionary and Thesaurus features a 48 page, full-color world atlas created for this edition by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Up-to-date and rich in detail, it is a valuable resource for every family member.

Especially designed for children aged 10 and over, this clear, comprehensive dictionary contains all the features essential for upper primary use and much more besides, from homework support via Collins Word Wizard, to brainteaser quizzes and internet links. / Highlighted headwords, guidewords and an A-Z on every page make it easy to find the right word / Extended entries help with pronunciation and usage tips mean you can always use words with confidence / For ages 10+ / Paperback edition

Collins Maths Dictionary is a clear prqctical dictionary which can help you understand the meanings of over 375 Maths words. Find it fast Colour headwords, an A-Z on every page and a full index make it easy to find the right Maths word; Get it right Clear accessible explanations increase your understanding; Feel confident lllustrations and diagrams give extra clarity and information; Do more Extra material include help yourself activities and tests for even more support.

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An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11, with more than 36,000 entries. Expanded usage sentences and phrases include over 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Additional features include hundreds of new, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams: word history and synonym paragraphs; pronunciation paragraphs for each letter; child-friendly usage hints; and Greek and Latin word root paragraphs to aid spelling and vocabulary building. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, word roots, and a list of literary works used in the text.

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This thesaurus was created to make the task of finding the right word easier than ever. Each entry states the core meaning that all of the listed synonyms share. Additionally, each main entry has an example of how the word is used in speech and writing, thus providing additional guidance. An up-to-date reference to the language we use today, this indispensable writing tool is a must for every home, at school, and office bookshelf. * All new content includes more than 30,000 main entries * Featuring tens of thousands of synonyms, related words, antonyms, and near antonyms * Alphabetical arrangement makes lookup easy

Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Chinese with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary. Whether it's for business or pleasure, pick up 6,000 key Chinese words and phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping and eating out, to sport and beyond quickly and easily. Find every word you need to know fast using the clearly labelled colour illustrated scenes from everyday life. Plus, find helpful features on key Chinese nouns, verbs and phrases to improve your understanding. It is pocket-sized so you can take it wherever your travels take you.

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Need a rhyme but can’t spare the time? Want to make your jingles tingle or crack the code to the ode? The Penguin Pocket Rhyming Dictionary is an indispensable companion for anyone who writes verse—from professionals to amateurs. This clearly arranged and easy-to-use guide offers an astonishingly wide range of rhymes for words, no matter how common or obscure. Contains a list of rhymes for more than 34,000 words and provides concise explanations of unusual words Distinguishes between close rhymes and less exact ones Includes separate sections for one-, two-, or three-syllable rhymes

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At long last, The New Well-Tempered Sentence rescuespunctuation from the perils of boredom, with wholly originalexplanations of the rules of punctuation, whimsical graphics, andutterly unforgettable characters (yes, characters in a grammarbook). Gordon teaches you clearly and simply where to place a commaand how to use an apostrophe. Gradually, as you master the elusiveslashes, dots, and dashes that give expression to our mostperplexing thoughts, you will find yourself in the grip of abizarre and bemusing comedy of manners. Witty, saucy, and utterlyunforgettable, The New Well-Tempered Sentence is a must-have foranyone who has ever despaired of opening a punctuation handbook butwhose sentences despair without one.

Entries are written in clear, concise language Alphabetical organization means lookups are quick and easy More than 1,000 illustrations, maps, and diagrams expand and clarify information Open, easy-to-read page design Created in cooperation with the Editors of Merriam-Webster, this all-new encyclopedia has been prepared with input from scholars and experts in all the subject areas covered 作者简介： Merriam-Webster is one of America's oldest and most respected publishers,specializing in ionaries and other language-related reference. Publishing continuously for over 150 years, Merriam-Webster represents a tradition of quality that dates back to Noah Webster.

This new edition of a perennial best seller is comprehensive, authoritative and completely up-to-date. Clear, concise dictionary definitions and an easy-to-use thesaurus make this a complete language reference for everyone s writing needs. The four-color atlas, from the mapmakers of Encyclopaedia Britannica is an invaluable aid to understanding our world today. Completely revised and updated dictionary with more than 75,000 definitions. All new thesaurus with more than 30,000 main entries 48 page four-color atlas puts the world at your fingertips Special sections include: Geographical Names; Biographical Names; Handbook of Style; Foreign Words and Phrases; Basic English Grammar; English Root Words; Irregular English Verbs; Signs and Symbols

Collins italian dictionary plus is the perfect language tool for every situation. Featured in this collins ltalian dictionary plus: Italian in action`supplement-speak and write with confidence Ideal for a level,Higher ,and all final school exams Business focus for offica and study Words are tools for life,and a collins dictionary makes them work for you.

Grade 9 Up-With more than 17,500 entries, this useful work provides very basic information on a wide variety of topics, from geography and biography to history, science, and literature. Additional features include photographs, reproductions, diagrams, and maps, all in black and white. The alphabetical arrangement precludes the need for an index, and makes this volume extremely easy to use for quick facts and dates. Though coverage of each entry is necessarily scant, this book is an ideal home reference for high school students.-Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 作者简介： Webster's New Explorer Dictionary and Thesaurus This complctc language resource includes a dictionary with over 70,000 definitions and 150 illustrations and a thesaurus with more than 157,000 synonvms, antonyms, relatcd and con-trasted words. A special atlas section features 48 pages of full

Comprehensive coverage:32,000 entries help students find the definitions,spellings, and pronunciations they need to interact with the world around them. User friendly:600 illustrations clarify meanings and expand understanding. Essential information:Special sections increase knowledge of abbreviations,signs and symbols, United States presidents, and nations and capitals of the world.

Two essential language references integrated into one handy trade paperback volume. Nearly 60,000 alphabetical dictionary entries. More than 13,000 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym lists. Clear and concise word guidance including abundant example phrases Based on the best-selling Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition

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