Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary
A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids!
Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this children’s dictionary makes learning new words fun!
Created by the renowned language experts at Merriam-Webster, this English dictionary for kids ages 7-9 includes:
• Reference section with continent maps and information, world flags, U.S. state information and flags, and a full list of U.S. presidents and vice-presidents
• Synonym and Word History boxes that highlight particular characteristics and meanings of words
• Maps that include new countries, borders and cities
• Clear definitions written for young readers are combined with full-color images, enhancing the learning experience
Featuring a fresh design with color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet, and modern photographs and illustrations that give a lively, accessible look at the entries, this junior dictionary is the ultimate school project companion!
Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes on spelling and punctuation. Word senses have been refreshed to reflect modern usage, and maps and country statistics have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders and flags.
Whether at home or in school, Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary is an indispensable reference resource for children to have on hand as they work through school assignments and learn important research skills.
Oxford Mini Dictionary (Indian Edition)
The seventh edition of the oxford english mini dictionary belongs to the family of dictionaries based on the oxford dictionary of english (ODE). it aims to provide wide-ranging, up-to-date, and compact coverage of the core vocabulary of current english in a highly portable format.
Definations are written in a clear and accessible style using straightforward language, with the most common meanings of words placed first in individual entries. A fresh, open layout and design makes the dictionary especially easy to use. special notes throughout the text give extra help and guidance on difficult spellings, on words that are easily confused with each other, and on tricky points of usage. pronunciations are given for words which might cause problems, using a simple respelling system.
Oxford Beginner’s French Dictionary ( South Asia Edition)
Each Oxford Beginner’s Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where the language is spoken.
These easy-to-use references break from standard dictionary design. Clear entries with examples showing how the language works in context make it quick and simple to find the translation you’re looking for, and the bold, color layout makes the dictionary easy to navigate, allowing you to get to grips with the language fast. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelled out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in real life.
At the center of each dictionary is a section devoted to useful information on the country, countries, or regions where the language is spoken. This includes background on lifestyles and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction, and a phrasefinder that provides handy phrases for use when traveling abroad. The dictionary also includes a section on core vocabulary–all the words you absolutely must know at a beginner’s level, whether you are a student, traveller, or business person.
The Oxford Beginner’s Bilingual Dictionary is the perfect tool for adult language learners who need basic vocabulary at their fingertips fast.
OXFORD LEARNERS POCKET DICTIONARY
Oxford learners pocket english dictionary: student book (advanced) is one of the dictionaries that have strongly stood the test of time and vocabulary for several years now in fact, this is an appropriate dictionary for people whose first language is not english the dictionary is very rich in providing the etymological details of any word and has in the recent years incorporated many new words oxford learners pocket english dictionary is very helpful for those who want to gain fluency in either spoken or written english it not only teaches new words but also helps in knowing the pronunciation details there is also a tutorial on writing, comprising of 23 pages, which helps to bring skill to one’s writing, making it richer and beautiful besides including words more than 18 lakh, the dictionary has huge collections of idioms and phrasesthis dictionary comes with a cd rom which helps one in knowing the pronunciation of various words one of the most attractive things about the dictionary is that it also highlights the common mistakes in the usage of english in addition to that it also has commonly used irregular verbs, abbreviations, and geographical names, etc it is helpful for quick and easy reference oxford learners pocket english dictionary: student book (advanced) was published by oxford university press as students edition in 2008 it is available in paperback