Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192736482
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A dictionary of real and invented words used by the world's best storyteller. 'Roald Dahl Dictionary' reveals what they mean, where they came from and how he used them in his stories. It will inspire you to choose and use each word brilliantly in your own writing - whether it's a real word, a Roald Dahl word or your own made-up one.
Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary
Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192736482
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A dictionary of real and invented words used by the world's best storyteller. 'Roald Dahl Dictionary' reveals what they mean, where they came from and how he used them in his stories. It will inspire you to choose and use each word brilliantly in your own writing - whether it's a real word, a Roald Dahl word or your own made-up one.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192736482
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
A dictionary of real and invented words used by the world's best storyteller. 'Roald Dahl Dictionary' reveals what they mean, where they came from and how he used them in his stories. It will inspire you to choose and use each word brilliantly in your own writing - whether it's a real word, a Roald Dahl word or your own made-up one.
Phizz-Whizzing Stories - Gobblefunk
Author: Helen Davies
Publisher: Bonacia Limited
ISBN: 9781782032694
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Publisher: Bonacia Limited
ISBN: 9781782032694
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Roald Dahl's Rotsome and Repulsant Words
Author: Susan Rennie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192771971
Category : Vocabulary
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
The perfect introduction to the naughtiest words and phrases created by Roald Dahl with redunculous language notes. Find insulting similes and learn a load of poppyrot. Use words in a brilliantly disgusterous way.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192771971
Category : Vocabulary
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
The perfect introduction to the naughtiest words and phrases created by Roald Dahl with redunculous language notes. Find insulting similes and learn a load of poppyrot. Use words in a brilliantly disgusterous way.
Oxford Primary Dictionary 2018
Author: Susan Rennie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192767165
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
New edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary with more words added, more spelling support, and enhanced supplements for grammar and language help. Easy-to-use with clear entries and examples from the books children love reading, plus curriculum help, it is the ideal dictionary for children aged 8+.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192767165
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
New edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary with more words added, more spelling support, and enhanced supplements for grammar and language help. Easy-to-use with clear entries and examples from the books children love reading, plus curriculum help, it is the ideal dictionary for children aged 8+.
Oxford English Dictionary for Schools
Author: Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192756985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to build vocabulary. Ideal support for Controlled Assessments.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192756985
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their independent reference skills, to improve their spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to build vocabulary. Ideal support for Controlled Assessments.
Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools
Author: Oxford Dictionaries,
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192757012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their creative writing, to extend vocabulary, improve spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to inspire them to become confident writers. Ideal support for Controlled Assessments.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192757012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is carefully targeted to support secondary school students with their creative writing, to extend vocabulary, improve spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and to inspire them to become confident writers. Ideal support for Controlled Assessments.
Oxford Primary Thesaurus
Author: Susan Rennie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192768605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This new edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus is bursting with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs which will enrich children's writing. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences from children's favourite authors model how to use differentwords in context. Alphabet tabs on every page make navigation very easy. Extra writing support is given for overused words such as nice and good, topic vocabulary at words such as animal or castle, and writing tips at words such as food, weather and clothes suggest ways to create colourfuldescriptions. Finding new and alternative words is easy, quick and fun. The Oxford Primary Thesaurus is an invaluable reference tool for pupils to reflect, edit and improve their writing. An ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192768605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This new edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus is bursting with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs which will enrich children's writing. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences from children's favourite authors model how to use differentwords in context. Alphabet tabs on every page make navigation very easy. Extra writing support is given for overused words such as nice and good, topic vocabulary at words such as animal or castle, and writing tips at words such as food, weather and clothes suggest ways to create colourfuldescriptions. Finding new and alternative words is easy, quick and fun. The Oxford Primary Thesaurus is an invaluable reference tool for pupils to reflect, edit and improve their writing. An ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.
Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary
Author: Sheila Dignen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199115228
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199115228
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation
Author: Chris Park
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199641668
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
With over 8500 entries, this informative dictionary addresses the social, legal, political and economic aspects of the environment and conservation as well as the scientific terms.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199641668
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
With over 8500 entries, this informative dictionary addresses the social, legal, political and economic aspects of the environment and conservation as well as the scientific terms.
Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary
Author: Andrew Delahunty
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192746047
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.'This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192746047
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford First Illustrated Dictionary, beautifully illustrated by well-known picture book artist Emma Chichester Clark, is the perfect first building block for 5-7 year-olds to engage with words and language. Over 2000 entries give clear meanings and definitions, parts of speech, word forms, word families, synonyms and opposites to build vocabulary and first literacy skills. Not just a dictionary, this unique book brings to life the world of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and picture books that children love. Winnie the Pooh and Georgie Porgie appear alongside Aladdin and Cinderella in the innovative example sentences. Rhyming words, little words hiding in big words, and riddles provide plenty of opportunities for fun word play, along with amusing word jokes and child-friendly word origins. The entry for 'crocodile' tells the child that the word comes from a Greek word meaning 'lizard' and ends with the joke: 'What's a crocodile's favourite game? Snap.'This wealth of information and fun with words is presented in a contemporary, easy-to-use, engaging layout, creating the most accessible and affordable dictionary and gift-book combination, the perfect buy for Christmas and holidays as well as for everyday use.