BACK Available Dictionaries from Oxford University Press
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| 1. Oxford First Science Dictionary. |
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| Perfect for teaching scientific words and concepts to age 5+ |
| Authors: Graham Peacock & David Semple |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-910915-X ISBN-13: 978-0-19-910915-9 |
| Oxford First Science Dictionary Big Book. |
| Perfect for teaching scientific words and concepts to age 5+ |
| Authors: Graham Peacock & David Semple |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-910917-6 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-910917-3 |
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The most up-to-date first science dictionary available for 5-7 year olds today
- Over 200 scientific words in alphabetical order, each with a simple meaning or example of use
- Every entry illustrated with contemporary artwork and clear diagrams
- Illustrated thematic section at the back with extra words ranging from classroom equipment to measurements
- Headwords support and develop scientific language and understanding
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| 2. Oxford English Dictionary for Schools. An outstanding, unique, new secondary dictionary providing both reading and writing support. |
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| Author: Robert Allen |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-911238-X ISBN-13: 978-0-19-911238-8 |
| Authors: Robert Allen & Susan Rennie |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-911239-8 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-911239-5 |
| Description: |
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Thousands of example sentences throughout from children's literature - authors include David Almond, William Golding, Philip Pullman, J K Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson.
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KS3 spelling lists all covered comprehensively.
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Labels subject-specific vocabulary (Maths, Science, Art, Music, etc.) for cross-curricular use in school.
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Synonyms for overused words.
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Word families for vocabulary building.
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Words related in meaning but not in form (e.g. moon - lunar, sun - solar).
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Extended word histories.
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66 language topic panels (e.g. adjectives, compound terms, figures of speech, passives, punctuation) tied in to Word level and Sentence level objectives of National Literacy Strategy KS3.
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Easy to use - find the words you want, fast! Written and designed to ensure it is both age appropriate and beautifully easy to use.
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See words in action - real examples from the best children's books show you how it's done . Example sentences from authors including David Almond, Anne Fine, Philip Pullman, William Golding, Anthony Horowitz, Beverley Naidoo, Jacqueline Wilson and many more from KS3/4 Framework reading lists as well as age-appropriate fiction.
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All the words you need - includes all curriculum words for secondary level. Specifically aimed at KS3 and KS4 across the curriculum, closely linked to the KS3 Literacy Framework, plus language panels for project work, cross-curriculum vocabulary and synonyms for overused words.
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| 3. Oxford Student's Dictionary (2007 edition). A fresh new look for the comprehensive Oxford Student's Dictionary with over 50,000 cross-curricular entries for students aged 11+ years. |
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| Authors: Robert Allen and Andrew Delahunty |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-911532-X ISBN-13: 978-0-19-911532-7 |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-910918-4 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-910918-0 |
| Readership: Age 11+ yrs, Y8/9, KS3, S1/2 teachers, parents, librarians |
| Description: |
- Handy format for use at home and school.
- Comprehensive coverage makes this an ideal secondary reference tool.
- A perfect fit for delivering the revised 2006 Framework for Y8/Y9.
- Up-to-date text and clear definitions.
- Focus of introduction is on how to use a dictionary effectively - great support for secondary students.
- Sturdy binding for durability.
- The Oxford Student's Dictionary contains 50,000 cross-curricular words and phrases, including technical vocabulary for the student aged 11+ years. It also includes 10,000 word origins, synonyms and usage notes. The easy pronunciation guides, style and subject labels and derived words all make this an excellent dictionary for the KS3 student.
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4. Oxford Science Study Dictionary. A revised edition of this comprehensive science dictionary for students working towards higher examinations |
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| Author: Chris Prescott |
| ISBN-10: 0-19-915119-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-915119-6 |
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- 1000 entries in alphabetical order, supported with 2 colour diagrams and illustrations.
- Special entries on key topics e.g. hormones, magnetism, salts.
- 2 colour tints help to clarify meanings.
- Clear, accessible definitions and cross referencing give full clarity to complex scientific entries.
- The dictionary explains the language of the KS3/4 curriculum. With an alphabetical wordfinder of over 1000 words and phrases, additional feature spreads on key topics enabling the student to explore the meaning of words within a context rather than isolation, and fully supported with diagrams and illustrations, it is a key dictionary for secondary level science students.
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