Author(s): Betty Kirkpatrick
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 440
Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-01-12
Dimensions: 165 x 234 x 24mm
Publication City/Country: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Edition:
Illustrations: 24 pages four colour

This Primary Dictionary, for readers aged 7-11, has comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It is easy to use and accessible for children. It features over 8,000 entries with clear, concise definitions in alphabetical order, with simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and new definitions clearly indicated on a new line. Guidewords and headwords are in a second colour to help you find the words you need. Each entry has IPA and spelled-out pronunciation and a part-ofspeech label. Example phrases and sentences show the words in use, and multiple examples aid understanding. Labels show how a word is used; variations, common contractions and alternative spellings are included. There is also a helpful guide to using the dictionary that also explains key elements of English grammar, and there are 24 pages of informative and engaging full-colour illustrations.