Oxford Mini School Thesaurus (2007 Edition)

Author: Robert Allen
Price: R74.95
ISBN-10: 0199115184
ISBN-13: 9780199115181
Edition: New Edition
Publication date: May 2007
Origin: OUP UK
Pages: 736
Binding: Flexicover
Dimensions: 114x78

Description
This is a major new edition, now in colour, of best-selling Oxford Mini School Thesaurus for 10+. It is the best quick reference tool available today and is particularly useful for primary school leavers preparing to start secondary school. Packed with information, it includes over 150,000 synonyms and alternative words and phrases, up-to-date words from the curriculum, and level-appropriate examples and context to lead the pupil to the most appropriate synonym. The clear and accessible design, the alphabet down the side of every page, and specially highlighted information on overused words and topic words, makes finding the word you are looking for quick and easy. An extended supplement on Top 10 Tips for Writing Narrative will give pupils all the writing support they need. The Oxford Mini School Thesaurus is compact enough to fit into any pocket, has a durable, vinyl cover and is perfect to use at home and at school.

Key features

• Major new edition of the best-selling thesaurus for schools in mini format, now in colour
  
• A perfect fit for delivering the revised 2006 Literacy Framework for Y6, progression into Y7
• Over 150,000 synonyms and alternative words with level-appropriate context to choose from
• Special attention given to overused words and how to avoid them to help pupils improve their writing skills
• Topic words from science, geography, history, music and art in special tinted panels
• The full alphabet, with alphabet thumb tabs, given on every page to speed up navigation around the thesaurus
• Includes a special supplement on Top 10 Tips for Writing Narrative, overused words and topic words for extended writing support
• Simple, friendly design makes the thesaurus easy to use
• Vinyl cover for durability
  

Readership
Age 10+, Y6 / Y7, KS2/3, P7-S1, teachers, parents, librarians - perfect companion to the Oxford Mini School Dictionary

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