Description

An extensive secondary school dictionary for age-appropriate language support, ideal for Key Stage 3 & 4 students. The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is easy to use with its clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled look and feel. Now students can and will find the words they want fast! It has extensive vocabulary including all cross-curriculum words, so it is ideal for preparing for Controlled Assessments. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written for children. Added extras in this dictionary are the language panels for project work, synonyms for overused words to develop wide-ranging language skills, and citations. Real example sentences from the best children's books and teenage fiction show students how to use language most effectively. There are inspiring examples from authors such as David Almond, Philip Pullman, William Golding, Anthony Horowitz, Beverley Naidoo, and many more from the curriculum reading lists. Downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

Description

05

Bibliography

The Oxford Learners French dictionary offers up-to-date vocabulary and language support for student's learning French at GCSE and beyond. Key features include:  Current exam board vocabulary and curriculum words which are flagged with a key symbol  Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, with cultural information picked out in Culture boxes  Example sentences are provided with each word so that students can see how to use them correctly  Full verb tables, including English translations of the different tenses, to help with translating to and from French  An illustrated thematic supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases, and photocard activities to model those faced by students in their exams  A contemporary look and feel  Covers topics such as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study, and employment

Description

05

Bibliography

Ideal for students preparing for exams, the Student's Dictionary is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+, providing clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. Key features include:  A clear design makes it easy to find the curriculum vocabulary from across all subjects, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology and more  Straightforward definitions are clear and easy to understand so students develop confidence with language  Includes a supplement to boost exam success by helping with key grammar, punctuation and spelling issues  The supplement explains what the exam command words mean so that students understand the questions and can answer fully  Tips on last minute checks in an exam to save those valuable spelling, grammar and punctuation marks  For children ages 14+ and those preparing for GCSEs and other exams

Description

05

Bibliography

The Oxford Learners Spanish dictionary offers up-to-date vocabulary and language support for student's learning Spanish at GCSE and beyond. Key features include:  Current exam board vocabulary and curriculum words which are flagged with a key symbol  Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, with cultural information picked out in Culture boxes  Example sentences are provided with each word so that students can see how to use them correctly  Full verb tables, including English translations of the different tenses, to help with translating to and from Spanish  An illustrated thematic supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases, and photocard activities to model those faced by students in their exams  A contemporary look and feel  Covers topics such as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study, and employment

Description

06

Bibliography

The Dictionary of Christian Art, now rebranded in the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. The Dictionary combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with lots of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images, and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described. The Dictionary of Christian Art, now rebranded in the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, is a unique and fascinating exploration of the art and architecture that has been influenced and inspired by biblical stories and Christian history and beliefs. The Dictionary combines general essays on the periods and styles important in the history of Christian art with lots of shorter entries that describe specific works, artists, themes, and visual images, and which give the reader practical guidance on where in Europe to locate the works described. Among the many features of this dictionary are: detailed essays on periods and styles in art and architecture, including Byzantine, Renaissance, Baroque; general background to the Old and New Testaments, and to Christian tradition and beliefs; forms of art influenced by Christianity, such as illuminated manuscripts, stained glass; artists and architects and their works, for example Fra Angelico, Donatello, Pugin, and many others; and places and buildings, including Assisi, Roma, St Paul's, the Sistine Chapel. There are also descriptions and explanations of features of Christian churches, significant saints, popes, saints, and rulers, and a glossary of Architectural Terms and detailed bibliography.

Description

05

Bibliography

A fun and informative dictionary on the origins of words. The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is the only dictionary of word origins for schools, featuring histories of many thousands of words. Key features include:  An engaging, funny, and absorbing history of thousands of words and phrases used in everyday language  Perfect for additional language support in primary and secondary school  Entries on especially curious, 'yucky', and 'mind-boggling' words  A full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more  Written by top word expert John Ayto  Online support with downloadable games, puzzles, and activities  For children ages 10+ and in Years 6 & 7

Description

05

Bibliography

Prepared specifically to support social studies, map skills, early geography skills plus history and heritage topics in the National Standards Curriculum for grades 7 to 9.

This workbook supports the use of the Social Studies Atlas for Jamaica as a practical tool in the primary social studies classroom. Written in line with the NSC. It contains a wide range of practical activities which help students learn and revise content, and develop critical thinking skills, essential for moving on to CSEC® level.
 Covers a wide range of social studies topics listed in the National Standards Curriculum for grades 7 to 9
 Separate sections for activities and worksheets for grades 7, 8 and 9, all linked to learning objectives in the National Standards Curriculum
 Wide range of practice activities to help students learn and revise content and build skills through years 7, 8 and 9
 Based on up-to-date reference and thematic mapping, and supported by information on Jamaica from the MONA Geoinformatics Institute, Kingston, Jamaica

To access the answer key for this textbook, contact Tom.Cane@harpercollins.co.uk

Description

This popular classic, Bailli re's Nurses' Dictionary, is now in its 26th edition, and fully updated to ensure it retains its usefulness to nurses and health care workers. New entries reflect the constantly changing world of health care services. Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care. Appendices: 1 Nutrition 2 Resuscitation 3 First Aid 4 Medicines and their Control 5 The Legal and Professional Framework of Nursing 6 Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics Section 1: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Section 2: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 7 Common Abbreviations 8 Common Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots 9 Units of Measurement and Tables of Normal Values 10 Immunization and Vaccinations 11 Occupational Health and Safety 12 Prevention and Control of Infection 13 Practice Development 14 Clinical Supervision Convenient, portable size Useful appendices Expanded appendices New terms in many subject areas

Bibliography

Chief Locality Officer Hertsmere Locality Herts Valleys CCG Specialist Education and Training Consultant Leadership Academy West Herts Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust

Description

05

Bibliography

Thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation provides over 9,000 A to Z entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment--its key thinkers, treaties, movements, organizations, concepts, and theories. Covering subjects such as sustainable development, biodiversity, and environmental ethics, it is at the cutting edge of environmental and conservation studies. This is the ideal reference for students studying these subjects and anyone with an interest in environment and conservation.

Description

05

Bibliography

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary to help young learners understand key computing terms at school and at home. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts. Key features include:
 1000 up-to-date computing words, meanings and technical terms clearly explained  Covers vocabulary and topics from the National Curriculum  Topics include algorithms, logical reasoning, computational thinking, data representation, computer networks, and digital devices  Panels and an illustrated supplement for extended subject knowledge  Related words are listed in helpful Word build panels to develop vocabulary in key areas  Ideal for use alongside the Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary  Colourful and easy to use with simple illustrations and photographs  For children aged 8-11 or in years 4-7

Description

05

Bibliography

An ideal resource not only for pupils learning French, but also for primary teachers teaching French for the first time, and parents helping their child with their homework. It is the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. Key features include:  Core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage  Includes cultural tips about life in French-speaking countries  A colourful user-friendly design with the alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords make it easy for the pupil to find the translation they are looking for  Designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages

Description

05

Bibliography

Oxford First French Flashcards are a tried and tested way for children to learn French words. 50 cards introduce children to time, weather, opposites, numbers, shapes, food, colours, and transport words, and more. Key features include:  An engaging and interactive way for young children to learn, and remember, cross-curricular French words  Colourful, child-friendly pictures by David Melling, foremost picture book author/illustrator  Pack contains ideas for activities and games to reinforce first language skills  Perfect for parents wanting to give their children a head start in French or prepare them for a holiday abroad  Ideal to use in MFL teaching in the classroom or afterschool clubs  An ideal companion for the book Oxford First French Words