Reference > Dictionaries/Thesaurus

This is a major new edition of this best-selling dictionary, written especially for New Zealand students aged 10-12 years of age. Fully revised with many new features this dictionary is the essential reference resource for upper primary school students. It provides information that should help develop a better understanding of how words are used in the English
language, and particularly in New Zealand English.

A lively reference tool for children aged 6+, packed with rhymes for over 190 key sounds and spelling patterns, as well as lots of ideas for writing your own amazing rhymes. Entries are arranged alphabetically, with each entry providing a wide variety of rhyming words. There are lively cartoon-style illustrations on every page. Includes ideas for games and activities plus top tips on creating great rhymes from leading children's poet, Brian Moses. A must for any budding writer.

This new edition of Collins New Zealand School Thesaurus is an essential reference tool for all students. Each entry is followed by a wide range of alternative words and examples, making it easy for the user to choose the most appropriate alternative for the context. This updated edition of the School Thesaurus has a clear and easy-to-use layout, with an alphabetical indicator on each page, making it easy to find information quickly. It includes thousands of synonyms and antonyms as well as short definitions for all main entry word... read more

Give yourself a head start! Collins New Zealand School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design and in colour throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study. This new edition of Collins New Zealand School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and homework. The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, ofte... read more

Winner of the Reference Award in the 2005 Montana New Zealand Book Awards The New Zealand Oxford Dictionary is the first large-scale English dictionary especially prepared for New Zealand users. It has been compiled at the New Zealand Dictionary Centre in Wellington, and reflects both the New Zealand Dictionary Centre’s research into New Zealand English and research into international English conducted by Oxford dictionary centres worldwide, especially the research for The Oxford English Dictionary. It contains ov... read more

A dictionary of 10,000 synonyms for young children, with example sentences to show how the words are used.

This is a major new edition of the popular Oxford Primary Thesaurus. It lists words in alphabetical order and gives over 50,000 synonyms, antonyms, and special topic words to encourage pupils to improve their writing. The simple and accessible design with headwords picked out in colour, alphabet tabs on every page, and tinted colour panels with extra information on overused words, topic words, and writing tips will make finding new or alternative words quick and simple. Fully revised in line with the new 2006 Literacy Framework, i... read more

This new 2007 paperback edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary features over 10,000 entries, words and phrases, in alphabetical order, in a clear and accessible design. Each entry contains simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and word classes, and example sentences. Tinted panels throughout the text focus on overused words, words belonging to the same family, and key language topics (such as connectives or apostrophes). Another unique feature is the example sentences by well-known children's authors, such as Dick King-Smith, J... read more

This dictionary has been updated with new headwords, now over 650, making it more comprehensive. Each entry is in alphabetical order and along with a clear and straightforward definition, has a fun and informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link the user to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up vocabulary quickly. The colourful, modern design and artwork make it easy to pick out the word you need, and fully understand it.

This dictionary has been updated with new headwords, now over 650, making it more comprehensive. Each entry is in alphabetical order and along with a clear and straightforward definition, has a funky colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link the user to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up vocabulary quickly. The colourful, modern design and artwork make it easy to pick out the word you need, and fully understand it.

This illustrated dictionary includes more than 6000 carefully selected rhyming words to inspire primary children to write their own poems. It also includes more than 50 commissioned poems, rhymes, couplets and over 70 amusing and eye-catching illustrations to offer visual inspiration.

This dictionary introduces childen from six to ten years to the correct use of a dictionary. Over 4300 clear headwords and simple pronunciation guides and definitions make this the most accessible dictonary available to young children.

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Suitable for students preparing to take the SAT and ACT college entrance tests, this book defines more than 2,000 words frequently found on the tests, and places those words in model sentences. It includes vocabulary-building exercises following every group of 40 new words, and a review of word prefixes and roots.

This is the perfect child's dictionary. Organised like a traditional dictionary from A to Z, clear descriptions and examples explain and illustrate everything from Astronaut to Zoo. It is specifically aimed at children of seven years and older, when a dictionary can be a valuable companion. Using a dictionary helps build your child's understanding of language, improves their spelling and grammar, and encourages dictionary skills - the ability to locate information arranged in alphabetical order. Packed with special full-page f... read more

Do you know the difference between acetic and ascetic? Burgers and burghers? Bucolic and alcoholic? Complaisant and compliant? A cassock, a Cossack, a hassock, a hillock, a hummock and a pillock? If not, this book provides the answers. With entries varying from pithy brevity to mini essays, this textbook should be useful for anyone who has ever been caught using the wrong word in the wrong place (or been caught out being too clever by half). Readers, writers and students of media studies will find answers to frequently asked questi... read more

This comprehensive dictionary contains illustrations for over 1,300 of the most common words used. A useful section covers colours, numbers, days of the week, months of the year and other essential concepts found in day-to-day life. Words that need further explanation are accompanied by sentences that, with the illustration, make their meanings clearer. Clearly laid out and easy to use, The Reed Picture Dictionary also contain word lists for days of the week, months of the year, family members, shapes and colours. There is also an ... read more

If you're reaching for superlatives but can only come up with, 'Yeah, the match/meal/musical was great' ...If you're recommending a book on your blog or in the college mag and all you can offer is, 'The plot is fantastic' ...If you like hanging out at movie previews and want to bluff your way into the it-crowd ...you need In a Word. In a Word is a multi-tool for anyone who uses language as a tool, from students to bloggers, critics and speech writers. Journalist Mark Broatch has combed thousands of reviews and blog sites to round u... read more

The New Zealand Integrated School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the first completely New Zealand-compiled
dictionary – thesaurus for senior school students. This innovative resource combines matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page in one easy-to-use volume.

Features:
-Over 15,000 headwords
-Synonyms for over 10,000 dictionary entries, arranged and numbered to match the dictionary senses and listed in alphabetical order for each sense
-Up-to-date New Zealand English terms along ... read more