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The perfect children's gift book to last the whole yearDiscover a wonderful word every day!A year's worth of intriguing words, including ones that reflect the changing seasons and link to the date or month on which they appear.- suffragette on International Women's Day- rewild on Earth Day- empathise on International Day of FriendshipBeautifully illustrated by Julia Murray with a ribbon marker, it explains what the words mean, how to say them and where they came from.Never be lost for words again...

Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. Your students may recognize the words determine, explain, and summarize in this standard, but would they understand and be able to apply these concepts?Students encounter these and other academic vocabulary words throughout their school years, but too often, they don't have a firm grasp of these words' meanings or what skills they require.Enter vocabulary expert Marilee Sprenger, who has curated a list of 25 essential high-frequency words that students must know to be academically successful, especially on standardized tests, and be ready for college and career. In this indispensable guide for all educators, she provides * Pre- and post-assessments to help you evaluate your students' understanding of the essential 25. * A detailed entry for each word, including activities and strategies that will help students internalize the word's meaning and application. * Retrieval games to help students practice the words in fun, engaging ways and reinforce the networks for those words in their brains. * Downloadable blank templates for many of the strategies used throughout the book.Every student needs to know and understand these words to perform at their best. If educators get behind this effort and make the essential 25 part of the fabric of their schools, students will be equipped to thrive in school and beyond.

Is the castle near or far? Is the deer near the lake? Look inside this book to find out!

Do you love writing but have trouble thinking up new words to make your story more interesting? Do you cringe when your teacher gives you writing projects?If so, this little book is for YOU! There's an A-Z list of common words that most kids (and adults!) use, and a super synonym list to add more spice to your writing.A simple, yet easy book for learning fun new words that will make your writing sizzle!

The trusted mini dictionary this back to school.The portable, paperback mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Fully up-to-date for the latest KS3 and GCSE curriculum, it includes all the words you need to know for school and exams, in the best-selling Gem format.This pocket-sized dictionary is filled with relevant, comprehensive and contemporary vocabulary and is the perfect tool for schoolwork and homework.- Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions- Clear layout makes finding entries easy and definitions are given in simple language- Relevant and new wordsadded, such as biodegradable, sustainable, avatar, cloud, meme and stream- National curriculum subject vocabulary makes it the perfect reference tool for students in Key Stage 3 and GCSE- Grammar, punctuation and spelling guide to give students confidence in class, and support them during home study

What's to the left of the dog? Is the line for the bus on the left or right? Look inside this book to find out!

What's behind the door? What's in front of the barn? Look inside this book to find out!

What does the little bear cub climb over? What's hiding under a rock? Look inside this book to find out!

A fun thesaurus with thousands of synonyms for brilliant creative writing. Includes simple entries, word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words to inspire confident young writers. Key features include:• 1000s of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to build writing skills• Word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words to boost vocabulary and inspire creative writing.• Clear, accessible layout and engaging illustrations for the young writer• Free online activities to build reading, comprehension and writing skills• For ages 6-8 or children in years 3 & 4• An ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary

Up and down, hot and cold. Learn the concept of opposites with this high-frequency word book! Perfect for beginning readers, this book teaches these 2 high-frequency words: this and that. The simple, repetitive sentences are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images, rebus pictures, and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers. Children will learn essential Fry sight words and gain confidence as readers as they learn to read independently and with joy.

The perfect family thesaurus for homework help, boosting word power and sparking creative writing with vocabulary-building activities. Written for primary school children aged 8+, key features include:• Over 40,000 synonyms, opposites, and examples• Child-friendly and relevant examples and help with pronunciation for tricky words• Packed with word webs, overused word panels and special writing tips for boosting vocabulary and improving writing skills• Easy to use and visually appealing, it includes lots of extra support to help children find the best word• Great value thesaurus for all the family and perfect for homework help

Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first; in addition, thousands of real-life examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus enable the reader to pinpoint the relevant word quickly and easily. Also included is a useful centre section designed to improve your knowledge of the language, consisting of: a commonly confused words supplement that explains the crucial differences between similar words that are often mixed up; and a Wordfinder section that offers a selection of thematic lists - from chemical elements and clothing to phobias and flowers.