Illustrated dictionaries
3 total works
This dictionary combines 2,500 simple definitions with 800 pictures and photographs, and in addition to clear, simple definitions, it includes word puzzles, spelling tips and ideas for alternative words. It also shows children how to write a thank you letter, a poem, a book review or a science experiment. Other titles in the series include "The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary" and "The Usborne Pocket Dictionary".
This dictionary contains over 10,000 selected headwords, 20,000 definitions and 1000 labelled illustrations. Headwords are defined in clear, straightforward English, with example sentences and pronunciation guides where needed. Word finding is simplified by the dictionary's three-column format and by spelling pointers at the base of many pages. An introduction to grammar, spelling and punctuation offers guidelines for using English, while an illustrated history of English offers young readers and writers an insight into the changing nature of the language. Words have been selected to reflect the interests of children aged nine and over, at school and in their leisure activities. All subjects in the school curriculum are represented and have been checked by qualified teachers.
This third title in Usborne''s new award winn ing range of dictionaries contains 11,000 definitions in cle ar and child friendly language and over 250 colour illustrat ions. Topics covered include grammar, spelling, measurements and dates. '