Usborne Dictionaries
4 total works
The Usborne Illustrated Thesaurus is an insp irational book for young writers. As well as providing over 40,000 carefully chosen synonyms, it also includes more than 60 colourful topic panels, offering word choices on such su bjects as adventures and storms. '
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 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. '
The Usborne Internet-linked First Dictionary
by Jane M. Bingham and Rachel Wardley
Published 28 June 2002
This updated Internet dictionary shows that using a dictionary can be fun. Over 2500 words are explained in simple English with Internet links to online dictionaries and spelling and grammar games and activities. Spelling tips and writing ideas are also included.