Collins Illustrated Children's Dictionary has been compiled by practising teachers and tested with children. It contains a range of words selected to meet the needs of children of nine and upwards who are able to read and write independently and who need
Two essential language references integrated into one handy volume. Nearly 60,000 dictionary entries More than 13,500 thesaurus entries including extensive synonym and antonym lists Nearly 500 new thesaurus entries added to cover new vocabulary Dictionary and thesaurus entries combined alphabetically Clear and concise word guidance including abundant example phrases Supports Common Core S…
Clear, easy to understand text, full colour illustrations and impressive photographs, guide the reader through the following subjects:- Astronomy ~ Geology ~ Prehistoric Times ~ Atmospheric Phenomena ~ The Animal Kingdom ~ The World of Plants ~ Science and Technology An enjoyable and invaluable source of information and reference for any young person. « less
Engaging and informative reference book packed full of bright, colourful illustrations and fascinating facts
Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z guide provides jargon-free definitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With over 3,000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix, it covers all commonly encountered terms and concepts from pure and applied mathematics and statistics, for example, linear algebra, optimisation, nonlinear equations, and differential equations. In addi…
from the publisher: This new dictionary encourages children to explore language through a collection of picture definitions. Naming and comparing labeled images helps children build vocabulary and offers new discoveries about topics from music to mammals. This visual dictionary includes a wealth of information guaranteed to stimulate a childs mind for years. Full-color photos and illustrat…