This dictionary is an essential tool in the Australian primary classroom. It regular use will encourage young readers to use, explore and enjoy the richness of English.
The Macquarie Primary Dictionary has been fully revised for this new edition, using research undertaken for its parent, the respected Macquarie Dictionary, Australia's own record of our language. As a primary dictionary, it is designed specifically to develop and consolidate the language acquisition of upper primary students. Key features of the Macquarie Primary Dictionary include: more than 12 400 colour headwords with definitions in clear, natural language; new words such as cyber safety, hashtag and welcome to country; sample phrases and sentences to show words in context; a simple re-spelling pronunciation guide; Other words - synonyms within dictionary entries, particularly for overused words; Word building, Word use and Word history entries, including Indigenous language origins; shaded colour panels within the body of the dictionary for advice on punctuation and words often confused; appendixes including grammar and spelling rules, Australia's Prime Ministers, floral and faunal emblems, and other useful information. The Macquarie Primary Dictionary is not just another dictionary. It is an essential reference tool in the Australian primary classroom. Its regular use will encourage young readers and writers to use, explore and enjoy the richness of our language. Macquarie Primary Dictionary - the Australian dictionary designed for Australian primary students to use within the new Australian curriculum. Get a BONUS Macquarie Primary Thesaurus with every Macquarie Primary Dictionary!
This new edition of the Macquarie Compact Dictionary provides an up-to-date and essential reference for the most common words and phrases used in Australian English. The Macquarie Compact Dictionary includes: · more than 53,000 words and phrases · more than 85,000 definitions · up-to-date entries such as agender, bariatrics, dox, freecycle, listicle, normcore, vamping · idiomatic phrases · etymologies · illustrative phrases showing how a word is used in context · pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet
The most comprehensive and up to date lower-primary dictionary available in Australia, jam-packed with features to encourage confidence in Australian primary school students learning to use a dictionary for the first time.
The Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary is designed as a school student's first dictionary. It has been specifically written for Australian students aged 6 to 10 years, and is the essential companion for them at the start of their language education.This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, with new words and definitions reflecting our changing modern world.Features of the Macmillan Australian Primary Dictionary:· more than 4500 words and phrases· updated with new words and definitions· clear definitions· example sentences and phrases· vocabulary extension· usage notes · spelling tips· easy-to-use pronunciation guide· valuable appendixes
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The only dictionary with detailed word lists and definitions for all subject areas. The Macquarie Study Dictionary represents the ultimate concept in dictionaries. Its innovations make it the dictionary of choice to take students through their entire secondary school years and beyond. The Macquarie Study Dictionary features a listing of 35,000 headwords, integrated thesaurus entries, detailed subject word lists and integrated definitions for the following areas: Art Biology Business Studies Chemistry Civics Computing Earth Science English Geography Health History Legal Studies Mathematics Physical Education Physics Psychology An index at the back of the dictionary provides a speedy reference to all subject-specific words defined in the body of the dictionary. No longer do students need to purchase separate dictionaries to cover their subject areas, nor a separate thesaurus. In this one package, students have a complete cross-curricular resource designed to carry them through all their years of secondary schooling. Additional features: User-friendly size with soft cover Respelling pronunciation guide Appendix list of all words in subject areas
This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 7 and over (Key Stage 2) and supports today's primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers. A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children's creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word. A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word. Additional word power features on frequently used words encourage children to be more creative in their word choice. Thematic pages help build vocabulary through carefully selected visually-appealing
Australian Primary Oxford Dictionary is an essential reference for Australian Upper Primary students with appendix words that identify core words in key learning areas.