Collins Children's Dictionaries
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A lively reference tool for children aged 6+, packed with rhymes for key sounds and spelling patterns, as well as lots of ideas for writing your own amazing rhymes. Over 190 head entries arranged alphabetically, with each entry providing a wide variety of rhyming words Contains heaps of fun rhymes, puns and word play to make you giggle, gasp and groan! Lively cartoon illustrations on every page Includes ideas for games and activities plus top tips on creating great rhymes from leading children's poet, Brian Moses Full alphabetical index of every word for easy reference plus an at-a-glance rhyme index Ideal for supporting independent writing and extending vocabulary Completely in line with NLF and Scottish 5-14 guidelines
A brand new thesaurus from Collins, with all the features you'd expect from the world's favourite dictionary publishers: clear, user-friendly design, up-to-the-minute vocabulary and beautifully illustrated in full colour. A must for all budding writers!A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides real support for young writers and helps to build a child's vocabulary. Each headword is defined and each synonym is shown in context, making sure that children choose the right word for their needs. Example sentences demonstrate real writing -- from favourite works of fiction to non-fiction texts such as newspaper extracts -- showing the power of language used effectively. Full indexing gives children a quick check reference. A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to use the thesaurus. Additional material provides more support for budding writers. Design features link to Collins Junior Dictionary, ensuring that children find the thesaurus easy to navigate. All headwords can be found in the Junior Dictionary for further support.