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School Dictionary and Thesaurus

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By Collins Dictionaries
Series: Collins School Dictionaries
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The School Dictionary and Thesaurus by Collins Dictionaries is an essential reference book for young learners, combining clear definitions with extensive synonyms and antonyms to enrich vocabulary. It serves as a dual-purpose tool, aiding students in enhancing their language skills and supporting their educational journey in various subjects. This accessible volume is particularly tailored for school use, making it a valuable addition to any student's study resources.
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The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7.

The English School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). In a handy pocket format, this dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

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The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7.

The English School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). In a handy pocket format, this dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions relating to Covid-19 (coronavirus, lockdown), environmental issues (biodegradable, deforestation, global warming, sustainable), and technology (avatar, cloud, meme, stream, virtual), as well as national curriculum subject vocabulary, this dictionary is the perfect reference tool for students up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE.

Including a guide to punctuation, spelling, and grammar, this handy dictionary will give students confidence in class and support them during home study.

For more on English language usage, the Collins English School Dictionary (9780008257927) and School Thesaurus (9780008257941) are also sold separately.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008257958

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 151.0mm

Weight: 550g

Pages: 840

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