This is a major new edition, now in colour, of the Number 1 best-selling Oxford Mini School Dictionary for 10+ years. It is the best quick reference tool available today and is particularly useful for primary school leavers who are preparing to start secondary school. Packed with information, it includes over 40,000 words and phrases, up-to-date words from the curriculum, international vocabulary, and new words from ICT. The clear and accessible colour design, the alphabet down the side of every page, and specially highlighted information on spelling, usage, and word histories, makes finding the word you are looking for quick and easy. A special supplement on tricky words, confusable words, overused words, synonyms and idioms, gives pupils all the reading and writing support they need. The Oxford Mini School Dictionary is compact enough to fit into any pocket, has a durable, vinyl cover and is perfect to use at home and at school.

Features

• Major new edition of the Number 1 best-selling dictionary for schools in mini format, in colour
• A perfect fit for delivering the revised 2006 Literacy Framework for Y6, progression into Y7, P7-S1
• Over 40,000 words and phrases with simple definitions and level-appropriate context
• All language notes on spelling, grammar, usage, word histories highlighted in tinted panels
• The full alphabet, with alphabet thumb tabs, given on every page to speed up navigation around the dictionary
• Includes a special supplement on tricky words, confusable words, overused words, synonyms and idioms for extended language support
• Simple, friendly design making the dictionary easy to use
• Vinyl cover for durability