Oxford Mini School Dictionary 2012 (English, Paperback, Oxford Dictionaries)

The Oxford Mini School Dictionary is the best quick reference tool for students ten years plus, ideal for primary school leavers who are about to start secondary school. Packed with information, it includes thousands of up-to-date words and phrases, with simple definitions and carefully-levelled context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. The clear and accessible design in two-colour, the alphabet down the side of every page, and specially highlighted information on spelling, usage, and word histories, makes finding the word you are looking for quick and easy. A special supplement on tricky words, confusable words, overused words, synonyms and idioms, gives pupils all the reading and writing support they need. The Oxford Mini School Dictionary is compact enough to fit into any pocket, now with an eco-friendly cover, and is perfect to use at home and at school. Plus, for free downloadable word games, puzzles, and activities, go online to the www.oxforddictinoaries.com/schools website.

Salient Features

• NEW LOOK! NEW COVER! NEW 2012 EDITION!
• Thousands of words and phrases with simple definitions and carefully-levelled context
• Language notes on spelling, grammar, usage, word histories highlighted in tinted panels
• A perfect fit for delivering the curriculum for Y6/P7 and progression into Y7/S1
• Special supplement on tricky words, confusable words, overused words, synonyms, and idioms for extended language support
• Easy to use with simple, friendly design, headwords in blue, and the full alphabet on every page with alphabet tabs
• New eco-friendly cover and a handy mini format for school bags and for use at home
• ACCESSIBLE! AGE-APPROPRIATE! AUTHORITATIVE! FROM THE MARKET LEADING CHILDREN'S DICTIONARY PUBLISHER!